Windows 10: User account switch

Discus and support User account switch in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; Hello, I have set up a new Microsoft account for my son and added him to my Family account to enable him to use the home PC. Whilst using my laptop to... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by Becky167, Dec 13, 2019.

  1. Becky167 Win User

    User account switch


    Hello,
    I have set up a new Microsoft account for my son and added him to my Family account to enable him to use the home PC. Whilst using my laptop to change some of his account details and restrictions, I have somehow assigned his Microsoft account to my laptop user profile. I am the only user on my laptop but now when I switch it on, it has his Microsoft account picture and whilst all of his account restrictions are in place, it is my laptop setup - my desktop, browser (including bookmarked sites) and all of my documents and photos etc.
    Can someone please suggest what I should do to switch back to signing in with my own Microsoft account.
    Thank you.

    :)
     
    Becky167, Dec 13, 2019
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  2. Cant switch users in Windows 10

    Hi Sarah,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I apologize for the inconvenience caused. We are glad to help you.



    Please share a few details:


    • What exactly happens when you try to switch users?

    • Do you receive any error message/code?

    • Did you make any changes to the computer prior to this issue?


    I suggest you to follow the below steps to Switch users.


    • Press Ctrl + Alt + Del key altogether.

    • Click on Switch User.

    • Select the user with which you want to login.


    If computer starts up with a user other than the one you want, login to that user account and switch user to the account that you need and check.



    Hope this information helps. Do contact us for further queries. We will be happy to assist you.



    Regards,

    Jenith
     
    Jenith_James, Dec 13, 2019
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  3. Raner Win User
    My admin account switched to a user account!


    My account may have gotten corrupt in the update, Don't know for sure.
    I do know this, This mess is way above my paygrade...LOL...
    I really need some help to try to fix this issue.
    The attachments can explain far better than me trying type what exactly is going on.
    All I can say it's looks pretty darn complicated to me.
    I hoping it looks worse than it is.



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    I think the simplest way to address this is to make my account an administrator again.
    If it can be done, I'm going to need a step by step on how to do it.
    Let me know what you all think...Thanks...
     
    Raner, Dec 13, 2019
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  4. Arul_D Win User

    User account switch

    Switching User Account in Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

    Follow the steps to switch user account without logging out or restart.

    • On Left bottom corner, Click on Start button
    • From the Menu screen, go to the TOP. [This should have the name of the user current logged in].
    • Right click on Current User... Or change to other user.
    Hope this information is helpful. Please post in case you have any further issues, we will be glad to help you.

    Thank you.
     
    Arul_D, Dec 13, 2019
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