Windows 10: apps installing to wrong account/user?

Discus and support apps installing to wrong account/user? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; i have 2 accounts on my pc, one is mine and one is my roommates. ive been trying to install BitTorrent, every time i complete the installation process... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/XcoxMi, Jun 28, 2020.

  1. /u/XcoxMi Win User

    apps installing to wrong account/user?


    i have 2 accounts on my pc, one is mine and one is my roommates.
    ive been trying to install BitTorrent, every time i complete the installation process the app is installed onto my roommates account.
    whenever i try open the bittorrent app on my account it takes me to the installer.

    is there a way to fix this so things i install are installed on my account? thank you kindly for any help

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    /u/XcoxMi, Jun 28, 2020
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  2. Local account installation question


    I'm fairly certain that Skip this step was available in 10.0.130 - the workaround in Step 20 (back button) is no longer required.

    The currently known, as of 10.0.130, ways to create a Local account sign-in are
    • Skip this step at the MS account creation phase
    • No Internet connection during the install
    • static IP (post# 2 by Fragment) - New (to me anyway)
     
    Slartybart, Jun 28, 2020
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  3. 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, Jun 28, 2020
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  4. apps installing to wrong account/user?

    Windows 10 self installing apps I have uninstalled!

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

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

    Step 1: I suggest you to end the task in task manager.


    • Go to task bar

    • Right click on task bar

    • Select task manager

    • Click on apps and end the task.
    Step 2: Go to appwiz.cpl and locate to the apps, right click on apps and uninstall apps.

    If the issue persists I suggest you to create new user account and check if it helps.

    Step 3: You may check the same issue with the new user account.

    Try these steps to create a new user account and check if it fixes the issue. Refer to the steps below to create a new User Account:


    • Go to Settings.

    • Choose Accounts
      and then select Other User Accounts towards the left.

    • Select Add an Account.

    • Enter a user name and hit Next.

    • Click on Finish.

    • Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.

    • Check if issue persists.
    Please let us know if you need further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Divya Murugan, Jun 28, 2020
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