Windows 10: Changing account details

Hi, any help/advise really appreciated…
My wife and son were borrowing/using my desktop (which had just got an account like “my account” and password). For some reason they had to change the user account and password, and they used my wife account name.
So, can I now change the account’s name to my account name please? Thanks!
(BTW if I’ve got anything wrong etc.: I'm recovering after a stroke so please be patient. Thanks).

:)

 

changed details on microsoft account

I recently altered my personal information on my account. for 30 days I couldn't access the information on the account for security reasons. the date that was given for when I could access the account was today. I still cant access the information on the
account. what should I do?

yours sincerely

lee morris

 

changed details on microsoft account

Hi Lee,

What happens when you try to access the account?

First, try the easiest thing: if you remember your password but it isn’t working, make sure that Caps Lock is turned off, and that your email address is spelled correctly, and then try again.

When you can't sign in to your Microsoft account

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/sign-in-cant

Please revert if you cannot access the Microsoft account.

Thank you.

 

Hello winchesterstoke, *Smile

If you had a local account, then they may have switched your local account to their Microsoft account (MSA) by mistake. Possibly doing so if they signed in to the Store or app with their MSA.

*Arrow How to Tell if Local Account or Microsoft Account in Windows 10 Windows 10 User Accounts Tutorials

If this is the case, then you could just switch from their MSA back to your local account using the method in the tutorial below.

*Arrow Switch to Local Account in Windows 10 Windows 10 User Accounts Tutorials

 

Thanks Brink!

I'll have a look at that later tonight!

Cheers!

 

You're most welcome. I hope it helps.