Windows 10: Windows account shows wrong edition of windows 10

Discus and support Windows account shows wrong edition of windows 10 in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Yesterday, my computer suddenly reported that my version of Windows was not activated. When I go to the activation tab in update and security, it says... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Len Goodwin, Jan 24, 2021.

  1. Windows account shows wrong edition of windows 10


    Yesterday, my computer suddenly reported that my version of Windows was not activated. When I go to the activation tab in update and security, it says I have Windows Enterprise edition. I don't The machine came with Windows 10 home installed and I haven't changed anything. When I go to my Microsoft account, it also says this machine has WIndows 10 Enterprise. I have no idea how this changed, and cannot find a way to correct it. As a result, I am now running a machine that says it has an unlicensed version of Windows. I have retrieved the original digital product key from the BIOS, but when I try to insert it, I get an error I guess because it is a Windows 10 home key. Is there anyway to correct this other than reinstalling Windows?

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    Len Goodwin, Jan 24, 2021
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  2. Zakin Win User

    Strange Windows 10 User Account issue.

    Unfortunately I had done those steps numerous reboots, it just, reappears for no good reason. The base account isn't even a Microsoft account, it's a local account.

    I haven't quite tried the built in administrator account on W10, but so far in my experience on my own computer, the built in account seemed to have absolutely no more control than I did on my own.

    It's just strange, I go in, it warns me twice about deleting the account, then it's gone. Reboot, and it's back?

    EDIT: Just to specify, both command line and Netplwiz both say only HIS account exists on the computer, it doesn't list this rogue account. This is what I meant in my first post about the fact that even Windows doesn't seem to believe it exists, HALF the time. *Frown Windows account shows wrong edition of windows 10 :(
     
    Zakin, Jan 24, 2021
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

    • Launch the Store from your Start menu.
    • Click the user icon next to the search box.
    • Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.
    • Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.
    • When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”
    from Lifehacker
     
    Ahhzz, Jan 24, 2021
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  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows account shows wrong edition of windows 10

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jan 24, 2021
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