Windows 10: Change Account while keeping data and files

Discus and support Change Account while keeping data and files in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I am currently using my parents Microsoft account for my pc but I would like to change that to my Microsoft account. I have not been able to find a way... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Ben_Foley, May 27, 2022.

  1. Ben_Foley Win User

    Change Account while keeping data and files


    I am currently using my parents Microsoft account for my pc but I would like to change that to my Microsoft account. I have not been able to find a way to change the two accounts without losing data. For windows 11

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    Ben_Foley, May 27, 2022
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  2. Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, May 27, 2022
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  3. Vesao Win User
    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, May 27, 2022
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  4. Change Account while keeping data and files

    mail data file

    Hello Jameswoodward5,

    I am Jaspreet Singh an independent advisor.

    It is not recommended to set icloud as default data file as this can lead to crashes for outlook but if you are not facing any crashes you can continue to use it.

    to change please follow the steps :

    Select File > Info > Account Settings > Data Files.

    If iCloud is listed as the default account in the Comments column, select a different account.

    Click Set as Default
     
    JaspreetSingh08, May 27, 2022
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