Windows 10: Accidental 2nd Account Created AND USED FOR MONTHS - Combine?

Discus and support Accidental 2nd Account Created AND USED FOR MONTHS - Combine? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; My laptop crashed at the beginning of December and I had to reload EVERYTHING and I accidently created a second Microsoft Account I thought I was... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by KimberlyVFord, Jan 18, 2021.

  1. KIMBERLYVFORD
    KimberlyVFord Win User

    Accidental 2nd Account Created AND USED FOR MONTHS - Combine?


    My laptop crashed at the beginning of December and I had to reload EVERYTHING and I accidently created a second Microsoft Account I thought I was creating a Dell account. Until today, I didn't realize this had happened AND I've been using this second account for everything including linking it up with cellphone, linked it with new financial accounts, and even purchasing a few apps via the Microsoft store. I now have two totally different Microsoft accounts *** Email address is removed for privacy *** and *** Email address is removed for privacy *** both with things I need and I don't know what to do to extricate myself from this. Is there anything I can do? Ideally, I would combine the accounts into one, but it appears I can't even link the two accounts. This is a HUGE problem for me since I need to use software I purchased on both but can only access one at a time because I must login to my laptop with my original Microsoft to have access to access my pre-laptop crash purchases and files, then logout and then log back in with my accidental, newest Microsoft account. This extra time is making my work virtually impossible.


    Please Help!


    Thank-You!

    Kimberly Vendrick-Ford

    *** Email address is removed for privacy ***

    7573834135

    :)
     
    KimberlyVFord, Jan 18, 2021
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  2. PARIS55
    Paris55 Win User

    how to create 2nd MS account fo my son for his xbox ?

    i need step by step how to create 2nd MS account
     
    Paris55, Jan 18, 2021
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  3. ANGUS
    angus Win User
    Settings can't be opened using the built-in administrator account


    Hello,
    Unfortunately I have the same issue as Dabz from upgrading win7 to win10.
    I've tried opening settings using all the suggested methods and it will not load using my account with Administrator access nor the built-in Administrator profile. I also tried other methods not listed such as using Run. Control panel is just a stepping stone to add users in Settings.
    I'm also having explorer.exe issues, which I believe is preventing Settings from loading.
    Using cmd (Admin) I successfully created a new user profile [and granted admin access also using cmd (Admin)], however win10 will not allow this account to log on. win10 does not list this new user within control panel but it does in the start menu. win10 will not allow to log in or switch to the new account via the start menu either.
    I can access settings in Safe Mode but this will not allow me to create a new account.
    Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
    Cheers
     
    angus, Jan 18, 2021
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  4. VIOLET
    Violet Win User

    Accidental 2nd Account Created AND USED FOR MONTHS - Combine?

    2nd User Accounts for Guests

    How do I add a picture (NOT A PHOTO) in Windows 10 to a Guest, any Guest USER ACCOUNT or the 2nd User Account that I have set up for my guests in case they need to use my laptop to go on the internet?

    I'm not asking about my, User Account, in which I have inserted a photo of myself.

    Please provide a step-by-step solution if possible.
     
    Violet , Jan 18, 2021
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