Windows 10: Can you switch users while having access to all files?

Discus and support Can you switch users while having access to all files? in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; Sorry if the title doesn't make sense, but I will elaborate. I have been using my father's Microsoft account for a while now because he gave me his... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by NeoTorres1, Sep 8, 2019.

  1. Can you switch users while having access to all files?


    Sorry if the title doesn't make sense, but I will elaborate.

    I have been using my father's Microsoft account for a while now because he gave me his old computer. I attempted to change my local user to my own license by adding myself as an administrator account under "other users" in settings but it still asks for my dad's passwords when signing in. Am I stuck using the old account or is there a way to bring my desktop and all the other files onto another user under my account?

    :)
     
    NeoTorres1, Sep 8, 2019
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  2. File history on USB security user access

    Hi,

    To isolate this concern, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

    • Open File History folder.
    • Select all the files that you don't want to be accessed.
    • Right-click on the highlighted files and choose Properties.
    • Go to Security tab.
    • Click on Advanced.
    • Select all the user account that you don't want to have access on your File History folder.
    • Click on Disable inheritance.
    • Lastly, click on OK.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Desiree Yau, Sep 8, 2019
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  3. Cant switch users in Windows 10

    Hi Sarah,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I apologize for the inconvenience caused. We are glad to help you.



    Please share a few details:


    • What exactly happens when you try to switch users?

    • Do you receive any error message/code?

    • Did you make any changes to the computer prior to this issue?


    I suggest you to follow the below steps to Switch users.


    • Press Ctrl + Alt + Del key altogether.

    • Click on Switch User.

    • Select the user with which you want to login.


    If computer starts up with a user other than the one you want, login to that user account and switch user to the account that you need and check.



    Hope this information helps. Do contact us for further queries. We will be happy to assist you.



    Regards,

    Jenith
     
    Jenith_James, Sep 8, 2019
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  4. Jessen P Win User

    Can you switch users while having access to all files?

    Switching users in tablet mode has become impossible.

    Hi,

    Thank you for being part of Windows.

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if you are able to login to Microsoft account.

    • Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete key.
    • Click on Switch User.
    • Select the Microsoft account on the computer and try to logging in.

    Note: You may need internet connection to access the Microsoft account.

    Hope this information is helpful. For any further assistance on Windows, feel free to post your query on Microsoft Community Forum.
     
    Jessen P, Sep 8, 2019
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