Windows 10: Cannot set up new computer with Microsoft Business account

Discus and support Cannot set up new computer with Microsoft Business account in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I just got a new laptop for a client that had Windows 11 Home edition on it. She has a small business so has a MS Business account. Since it was Home... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by JML-MN, Nov 19, 2023.

  1. JML-MN
    JML-MN Win User

    Cannot set up new computer with Microsoft Business account


    I just got a new laptop for a client that had Windows 11 Home edition on it. She has a small business so has a MS Business account. Since it was Home Edition, there was no option to set it up for a work account. So, I set it up with a local admin account using the *** Email address is removed for privacy *** work around to avoid the microsoft account. Then I logged in with the local admin account. I wanted to upgrade the laptop to Windows 11 Pro - which ironically you cannot do with a business account at the Microsoft store. So I had to log in with a MS personal account, purchase the upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for

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    JML-MN, Nov 19, 2023
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  2. BEN ALLISON
    ben allison Win User

    Changing Microsoft personal account to business account

    A number of years ago I thought I created a Microsoft account for my business but it is listed a personal account. Every time I set up a new computer I consider creating a new business account but I want to access my subscriptions so I continue to use this account. I have since come to understand that the business account is better suited for my business (security, etc.) Can I switch this existing account account to a business account?
     
    ben allison, Nov 19, 2023
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  3. ROBT3000
    Robt3000 Win User
    Personal and Business Account on Same Desktop

    Hi DaveM121,

    OK, I created a new account without an email address. Now I have a business account, a Microsoft account and a new account with no email address. When I'm in the business account, I still can't switch user to any of the two other accounts. Am I missing a step? To be clear, what I'm trying to achieve is having a business account and a Microsoft account (personal) and I'd like to be able to switch between these 2 accounts. Any other suggestions? Tx
     
    Robt3000, Nov 19, 2023
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  4. ANGUS
    angus Win User

    Cannot set up new computer with Microsoft Business account

    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, Nov 19, 2023
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