Windows 10: Change Account Used to get Insider Builds in Windows 10

How to: Change Account Used to get Insider Builds in Windows 10

How to Change Account Used for Insider Builds in Windows 10


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This tutorial will show you how to change what Microsoft account you want used to get Insider builds with in Windows 10.

You must be signed in as an administrator to change the Microsoft account used to get Insider builds.




Here's How:

1. Open Settings, and click/tap on the Update & security icon.

2. Click/tap on Windows Insider Program on the left side. (see screenshot below step 3)

3. Under Windows Insider account on the right side, click/tap on the currently used Microsoft account, and click/tap on Change. (see screenshot below)



4. Do step 5 (existing) or step 6 (new) depending on if you wanted to change the Microsoft account to an existing or new account.


5. To Choose an existing Microsoft account
A) Click/tap on a listed Microsoft account you want to use under "Use this account", click/tap on Continue, and go to step 7 below. (see screenshot below)





6. To Choose a new Microsoft account
A) Click/tap on the Microsoft account option under "Use a different account", and click/tap on Continue. (see screenshot below)



B) Type in the email address and password of the Microsoft account you want to use, and click/tap on Sign in. (see screenshot below)


Note If you need to create a new Microsoft account, then click/tap on the Create one link instead, and follow the instructions to create a new Microsoft account.






C) If prompted, select how you would like to get your security code for verification, and click/tap on Next. (see screenshot below)



D) Enter the code you received, click/tap on Next, and go to step 7 below. (see screenshot below)



7. When finished, you can close Settings if you like.



That's it,
Shawn


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change of hardware . New motherboard but same ram and processor, different C drive and vieo also but all the same powersply

The subscription to Insider builds are based on your Microsoft Account which you would link to your Windows 10 Pro. If you are to use the same Microsoft account which you used before, then you can change your settings to download Insider build for your Windows
10 Pro. By default, it is disabled, hence you would need to enable it manually through Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program. Please be advised that it may take about 24 hours before your computer downloads the latest Insider Preview build.

Another option if you want to get the latest Insider Preview build is to directly download and install the latest Windows Insider Preview ISO from
this link.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

When going to Build 10159 I started getting an pop up like to get new builds go fix your settings.

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that you’re getting the reminders get insider builds, I will make sure to help you with this issue.

If you install a higher build after 10130 and
do not use a Microsoft Account you will get

1. Constant reminders "Get Insider Builds - Insider build settings need attention"

2. If you go to settings, Windows update, advanced options

There is a new heading "Get Insider Builds"

- Your Microsoft account requires attention to get insider builds" - [fix me] button

You need to go back to Microsoft Account login to update to the next build (could be 10145, 10147 or higher).

Refer to the section

If you continue to experience problems downloading the latest build, see the following Wiki Article's for troubleshooting steps:

Link: How to Install the Latest Windows 10 Insider Build

Hope this information helps and let us know the status of the issue we will be glad to help you further.

Thanks.

 

Hey Gary, *Smile

No, the old account will still be listed to choose from, and doesn't affect the Microsoft account you are currently using to sign in to Windows 10 with.

This is only for what MS account is used for reference to get Insider builds with.

Think of it like when you sign in the Store with a different Microsoft account.

 

Thanks for the information!