Windows 10: want Wife’s account to show up at Windows Log in

Discus and support want Wife’s account to show up at Windows Log in in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I just set up an HP computer for my wife. When the computer boots, it shows my account and asks for my pin. I added my wife as a family member, but... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by RonDaves, Dec 13, 2019.

  1. RonDaves Win User

    want Wife’s account to show up at Windows Log in


    I just set up an HP computer for my wife. When the computer boots, it shows my account and asks for my pin. I added my wife as a family member, but that didn’t change the login screen. The old laptop is working properly showing wife’s account for login and I am an administrator. On the new machine, I show up on login and am an administrator also.


    what are the steps to have wife’s account as primary on this new laptop?

    :)
     
    RonDaves, Dec 13, 2019
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  2. Windows mail app opens for me but not my wife on the same computer?

    Hi Max,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    As Mail and Calendar app are not accessible for your wife account, I suggest you to log-in with the wife account and try the below steps.

    Method 1: I suggest you to run the
    Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

    Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter,
    troubleshoots problems that may prevent Windows Store Apps from working correctly.

    Follow the below steps:


    • Press Windows
      key, type troubleshooting and select Troubleshooting.

    • Select View all on the top left corner.

    • Click on Windows Store Apps.

    • Select “Advance” and click on “Run as Administrator”.

    • Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.

      If the issue persists then follow the below method.

    If the issue still persist then try the below,

    Method 2:

    You may uninstall the apps which came inbuilt with Windows 10 using Windows PowerShell and reinstall using Windows store. Follow the below steps.


    • Press Windows
      key, type Windows PowerShell in the search bar.

    • Right click on the Windows PowerShell and select Run as administrator.

    • Enter the below command to reinstall the Mail and Calendar app.

    • get-appxpackage *microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps* | remove-appxpackage
    After performing the above steps, install the Mail and Calendar app from the Windows store.

    Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of this issue with required information, we will be happy to help you further.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Dec 13, 2019
    #2
  3. Windows 10 only allows login with Microsoft account, my Wife's account is not available on login screen.

    Hi Scott,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    We regret the inconvenience caused to you. We will be glad to assist you with your issue.

    This issue might have occurred if your Wife account was a Local Account and when you have Synchronized your Microsoft Account to play Mine craft game, your Wife local account might have got synchronized to your Microsoft Account and
    hence the user account is your Microsoft Account now. However to be sure if this is the issue, I suggest you to check how many user accounts are listed on the laptop.

    1. Login to the system with your ID and password.

    2. Now right click on the Start menu
    and select Control panel.

    3. Open User Accounts.

    4. Now select Manage another account.

    5. Check if your Wife user account is listed there.

    If your Wife account is not listed there then it means your Microsoft account is synchronized with the local account. In this case you can convert the account in to local Account again. However we suggest you to create another
    Microsoft Account as it is required to download and play games and apps from Windows Store.

    Step 1: To convert Microsoft Account into Local Account.

    1. Click on the Start Menu and select
    settings.

    2. Now select Accounts.

    3. Click on the Your e-mail and accounts
    and click on the option Sign in with a Local account instead.

    4. follow the onscreen instruction.

    Step 2: To create New Microsoft user account.

    You can refer to the link below for more information on
    how to create new user account:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-user-account#create-user-account=windows-8

    Note: Applies to Windows 10 as well.

    For reference: One email address to sign in everywhere

    Let us know the status of the issue. We will be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Sangeeta Sarkar, Dec 13, 2019
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  4. Vesao Win User

    want Wife’s account to show up at Windows Log in

    Remove account


    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
      Code:
      net user test /del
     
    Vesao, Dec 13, 2019
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