Windows 10: Why is sign in ID different that the one in my Microsoft account?

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  1. Why is sign in ID different that the one in my Microsoft account?


    I have recently purchased a new laptop with Windows 10. After signing in with my existing credentials, everything seemed fine.


    A week later, I signed in and the display name is different than what I chose. I don't recognize it.


    I followed the recommended procedure on Microsoft's help pages for changing my ID name but it is not registering when I sign in. https://www.windowscentral.com/how-change-account-name-windows-10-sign-screen


    It is still that unrecognized name even after changing it in my account profile to another but when I sign in it's still the mystery name.


    Please advise. I don't want to go to all the trouble of changing my entire account to accommodate what should be an easy and foolproof method.


    In fact, I changed my email name awhile ago but it's showing my old name. Confused.


    Thank you.

    :)
     
    LeftyWalters, Jan 20, 2021
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  2. Teokute Win User

    Cannot sign in microsoft account.

    My device: Lumia 520. GDR2.
    I cannot sign in my Microsoft account on my device. It didnt say any error but Microsoft account is not listed in Email and account list. When I click add button, it will show microsoft account option but after press sign in, it is still not shown in email
    and account. Another problem is i cannot delete facebook account. Error code: 0x83cf1202. I have tried as suggested here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2475837/en-us#step0x83cf1202 but as my Microsoft account is not shown, I cannot do step 6. Why is sign in ID different that the one in my Microsoft account? :(

    Any suggestion?
     
    Teokute, Jan 20, 2021
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  3. sign into microsoft account glitch

    Hi Micheal,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    • Is this the only account on the computer?
    • Was this account upgraded from previous version of Windows?

    It looks like you are using a local account. I suggest you follow these steps:

    • Click on search in taskbar and type account.
    • Click on Accounts.
    • Now, under Your account, click on Sign in with Microsoft account instead.
    • Enter your Local account password for confirmation and then follow the screen instruction.
    • Enter User name credentials for your the new Microsoft account and click OK.

    Hope this helps.

    Regards
     
    Waseemulla S, Jan 20, 2021
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  4. Why is sign in ID different that the one in my Microsoft account?

    signing into microsoft account

    Hi,

    Thank you for getting back to us. We apologize for the delay in response.

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

    • Navigate to Start>Settings>Accounts.
    • In the left pane, click on sign-in options.
    • In the right pane select Never from the drop down list for the option
      Require sign-in.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jan 20, 2021
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