Windows 10: Cant sign in to Microsoft account during laptop setup

Discus and support Cant sign in to Microsoft account during laptop setup in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3.During the set up it says “let’s add your Microsoft account. I have an account for my business, and it’s where my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by JMH90, Jun 1, 2025.

  1. JMH90 Win User

    Cant sign in to Microsoft account during laptop setup


    I have a Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3.During the set up it says “let’s add your Microsoft account. I have an account for my business, and it’s where my licenses to Microsoft 365 are. When I’m typing in the email address, it’s stating that the Microsoft account does not exist and is prompting me to get a new one or enter a different one.The credentials are 100% correct. I use M356 daily. I cannot proceed past the account setup page.Shambolic from Lenovo. Any advice?

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    JMH90, Jun 1, 2025
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  2. Teokute Win User

    Cannot sign in microsoft account.

    My device: Lumia 520. GDR2.
    I cannot sign in my Microsoft account on my device. It didnt say any error but Microsoft account is not listed in Email and account list. When I click add button, it will show microsoft account option but after press sign in, it is still not shown in email
    and account. Another problem is i cannot delete facebook account. Error code: 0x83cf1202. I have tried as suggested here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2475837/en-us#step0x83cf1202 but as my Microsoft account is not shown, I cannot do step 6. Cant sign in to Microsoft account during laptop setup :(

    Any suggestion?
     
    Teokute, Jun 1, 2025
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  3. sign into microsoft account glitch

    Hi Micheal,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    • Is this the only account on the computer?
    • Was this account upgraded from previous version of Windows?

    It looks like you are using a local account. I suggest you follow these steps:

    • Click on search in taskbar and type account.
    • Click on Accounts.
    • Now, under Your account, click on Sign in with Microsoft account instead.
    • Enter your Local account password for confirmation and then follow the screen instruction.
    • Enter User name credentials for your the new Microsoft account and click OK.

    Hope this helps.

    Regards
     
    Waseemulla S, Jun 1, 2025
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  4. Cant sign in to Microsoft account during laptop setup

    Switch laptop sign in from MS account to Local Account questions

    Hi, Ive just switched from signing in to my laptop with a Microsoft Account to signing in with a Local Account instead. My laptop was always listed as a Device on the opening screen along with a map showing its location when I looked in my Microsoft Account. Under Devices I could also view my laptop along with other bits of various information about the device and its location was always shown on a map there too. After signing into my laptop with my Local Account ..If I sign in separately to my Microsoft Account afterwards Ive just noticed that having switched to a Local Account my laptop isnt shown on the opening Microsoft Account screen anymore and its not listed in devices either. Is this normal behaviour? I was expecting to still find my laptop listed in Devices. Also...Under Update and Security/Activation..it used to say Digital Licence linked to a Microsoft Account. Now it just says Windows is Activated with a digital licence. Is all this normal behaviour if you sign into a laptop with a Local Account instead of a Microsoft Account?
     
    sportsfan148, Jun 1, 2025
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