Windows 10: Add Microsoft Account is taking hours

Discus and support Add Microsoft Account is taking hours in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hello everyone. I have a new laptop. I was directed to add my Microsoft account. I did. It says please wait. I've waited 2 days now, turned the machine... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Jewess, Dec 20, 2021.

  1. Jewess Win User

    Add Microsoft Account is taking hours


    Hello everyone. I have a new laptop. I was directed to add my Microsoft account. I did. It says please wait. I've waited 2 days now, turned the machine on again and it is still saying please wait. I can't even exit out of this and could navigate my machine just fine until I was directed to add my Microsoft account. This is costing me time, and patience. Please help. Thank you.

    :)
     
    Jewess, Dec 20, 2021
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  2. Vesao Win User

    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:
     
    Vesao, Dec 20, 2021
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  3. Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Dec 20, 2021
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  4. Add Microsoft Account is taking hours

    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, Dec 20, 2021
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