Windows 10: Converting inaccessible account to local/other MS account?

Discus and support Converting inaccessible account to local/other MS account? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; So basically I can't access my microsoft account that my PC profile is linked to, and I cannot recover it, so how do I transfer all data to another... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by newwefiee, Dec 17, 2021.

  1. NEWWEFIEE
    newwefiee Win User

    Converting inaccessible account to local/other MS account?


    So basically I can't access my microsoft account that my PC profile is linked to, and I cannot recover it, so how do I transfer all data to another microsoft account that is currently also on the PCORremove the inaccessible account from my PC, whilst keeping all data and logins, either converting it to another MS account or local account.

    :)
     
    newwefiee, Dec 17, 2021
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  2. KARI
    Kari Win User

    Creating a MS account without losing Local account

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


    Converting inaccessible account to local/other MS account? [​IMG]


    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:
     
    Kari, Dec 17, 2021
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  3. MAST3R.P
    Mast3r.P Win User
    Converting local account to ms account

    I am having trouble changing my local account into an MS account.

    I followed the steps, go to settings - accounts - sign in with MS account.....but all that does is create

    a separate user account. please help
     
    Mast3r.P, Dec 17, 2021
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  4. SLARTYBART
    Slartybart Win User

    Converting inaccessible account to local/other MS account?

    Local account installation question


    I'm fairly certain that Skip this step was available in 10.0.130 - the workaround in Step 20 (back button) is no longer required.

    The currently known, as of 10.0.130, ways to create a Local account sign-in are
    • Skip this step at the MS account creation phase
    • No Internet connection during the install
    • static IP (post# 2 by Fragment) - New (to me anyway)
     
    Slartybart, Dec 17, 2021
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