Windows 10: Does the same Windows 10 App on multiple accounts take up more space?

Discus and support Does the same Windows 10 App on multiple accounts take up more space? in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; When you create a new account it makes you redownload/reinstall any App that was already on a previous account. Is it actually doing this, or is it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by rasmasyean, Oct 19, 2018.

  1. Does the same Windows 10 App on multiple accounts take up more space?


    When you create a new account it makes you redownload/reinstall any App that was already on a previous account.
    Is it actually doing this, or is it some type of "user friendly consistency" trick? Is it just installing some settings folder?

    I assume that new versions require a download, but what about the same version shared across accounts?

    :)
     
    rasmasyean, Oct 19, 2018
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

    • Launch the Store from your Start menu.
    • Click the user icon next to the search box.
    • Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.
    • Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.
    • When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”
    from Lifehacker
     
    Ahhzz, Oct 19, 2018
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  3. Zakin Win User
    Strange Windows 10 User Account issue.

    Unfortunately I had done those steps numerous reboots, it just, reappears for no good reason. The base account isn't even a Microsoft account, it's a local account.

    I haven't quite tried the built in administrator account on W10, but so far in my experience on my own computer, the built in account seemed to have absolutely no more control than I did on my own.

    It's just strange, I go in, it warns me twice about deleting the account, then it's gone. Reboot, and it's back?

    EDIT: Just to specify, both command line and Netplwiz both say only HIS account exists on the computer, it doesn't list this rogue account. This is what I meant in my first post about the fact that even Windows doesn't seem to believe it exists, HALF the time. *Frown Does the same Windows 10  App on multiple accounts take up more space? :(
     
    Zakin, Oct 19, 2018
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  4. Does the same Windows 10 App on multiple accounts take up more space?

    i cant open multiple apps on windows 10

    Hi Jacklyn,



    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10. 



    I understand the inconvenience that you are facing on Windows 10, we will certainly help you with this issue. 



    In order to assist you better, I would like to know the following queries:


    • What happens when you try to open multiple apps?

    • What exact error message are you get when you try to open multiple apps?

    • Are you referring to Windows app or Desktop app?


    I would suggest you to try the steps below and check if it helps:


    • Open multiple apps that you want.

    • Right click on the task bar.

    • From the jump menu select Show all windows side by side.
    I also suggest you to run app troubleshooter and check if it helps.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/run-the-troubleshooter-for-windows-apps



    Please get back to us with the above information, so that we can assist you better.



    Thank you.
     
    JuzarAli1709, Oct 19, 2018
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