Windows 10: Am unable to add an existing account to People

Discus and support Am unable to add an existing account to People in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Trying to add my (new) account to People but keep getting an error - Something went wrong We're sorry, but we were unable to do that. Error code:... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by GeraldMeyer1, Oct 17, 2018.

  1. GERALDMEYER1
    GeraldMeyer1 Win User

    Am unable to add an existing account to People


    Trying to add my (new) account to People but keep getting an error - Something went wrong We're sorry, but we were unable to do that. Error code: 0x80004005.

    :)
     
    GeraldMeyer1, Oct 17, 2018
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  2. KHARMA
    kharma Win User

    Unable to access "People" or "Email & Accounts"

    Having some major issues with my HTC Surround after one month of trouble-free operation (except for the occasional Marketplace fail to open).

    Symptoms:

    • Unable to open Email & Accounts or People, from live tiles, settings, or list.
    • Messaging is blank, unable to text.
    • Unable to map or ring phone from Windows Live on computer. All contacts visible online.
    • Able to manually enter phone number and make calls, but no contacts.
    • Internet seems to work fine via wifi & network.
    I did not download any apps or make any other changes beyond deleting a few pictures this morning. Attempted power cycle / soft reset, no luck.

    Any ideas / suggestions?
     
    kharma, Oct 18, 2018
    #2
  3. VESAO
    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:
      Code:
      net user test /del
     
    Vesao, Oct 18, 2018
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  4. PALLEN38
    pallen38 Win User

    Am unable to add an existing account to People

    how to import people from Outlook.com to windows 10


    Problem:
    · Had to restore computer to factory settings...lost everything. Found people at Outlook.com. Reinstalled Windows 10. Somehow that listing showed up in my computer's Windows 10 "people" app. But when start to list address nothing comes up automatically like before even thought the name I'm typing is in the People listing. Tried finding something like "Auto enter addresses" in settings, but see nothing. Any suggestions? I'd like to use my hundreds of people listed without having to look up and physically enter each one when I want to use it.

    Suggested Solution:
    Open the "People" app and in the bottom left corner, click the gear icon
    Note the account name it is associated with
    Open the "Mail" app and confirm that under "Accounts" it is using the same




    Resolution attempt:
    Opened people app, clicked on settings gear... two accounts listed Gmail & Cox (my isp), but not Outlook, which is one of the 3 mail accounts that are linked in my Windows 10 mail account. Tried to add an outlook account to people app using my email address and outlook password and tells me "account already exists". Still have to manually input any addresses. thoughts? Would "link profiles" or "share contact" options on individual listings help? thx
     
    pallen38, Oct 18, 2018
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