Windows 10: Cannot Sign Into Newly Created Account - Schrodinger's Account

Hello,I was creating an account for my daughter. However, when I attempted to verify the email address there was some kind of error, and now I cannot sign into the account, and the sign-in helper says that the account does not exist. But when I go to the account creation and try to create the account again using the same email address, it says that the account already exists, leading to an endless cycle where the account both exists and does not at the same time. How can I either reset this non-existent account or get it confirmed so that my daughter can use it?Thanks for you help in advance.M

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Creating or signing in to microsoft account

Hi Gloria,

The error code that your are getting when adding an account is usually caused by the following:

• Your phone has an incorrect date and time set.
• You do not have a data connection.
• Your phone is in a "bad state."

We suggest that you follow the steps on this link to set up your Microsoft
Account on your device.

Keep us posted for further assistance.

Regards.

 

Creating a MS account without losing Local account

Go to https://account.microsoft.com, click Create account and fill the form:





With a Microsoft account you can then use OneDrive and Office Online apps for free. You can also use built-in native Windows apps which require a Microsoft account like Mail, Skype Preview, People, Calendar and download apps from Windows Store.

See steps 3 to 5 in this tutorial to continue using local account as Windows sign-in account even when / if you download apps from store and / or use Windows apps requiring a Microsoft account, to avoid Windows user account converting to Microsoft account: Store - Use when Signing in to Windows 10 with Local Account - Windows 10 Forums

Other tutorials you might be interested in when you have created a Microsoft account:

• Microsoft Account Two-step Verification - Turn On or Off - Windows 10 Forums
• Microsoft Account - Link to Digital License on Windows 10 PC - Windows 10 Forums

 

Signing into my account

Hi Jake,

Kindly refer to this article to know how to create a Microsoft Account:
Sign up for a Microsoft account. Remember to click on Sign in
on the upper-right corner of the page to see No account? Create one!. To set up your newly created Microsoft account on your computer, kindly follow these steps:

• 
  Select the Start button, then select Settings >
  Accounts > Email & app accounts.
  
• 
  Under Accounts used by other apps, select Add a Microsoft account.
  
• 
  Follow the prompts to add your Microsoft account. You may need to verify your identity by entering a confirmation code.
  

If you find that you're having issues signing in, or if you forgot the password for your Microsoft account, the

Microsoft account FAQ has some helpful pointers.

Let us know if you need further assistance with your concern.