Windows 10: How can I switch accounts on my computer without losing all of my data?

Discus and support How can I switch accounts on my computer without losing all of my data? in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I recently noticed that I had two Microsoft accounts under my name. One account has my Xbox stuff the one I'm asking this question with right now, and... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by JBR409, Dec 13, 2020.

  1. JBR409 Win User

    How can I switch accounts on my computer without losing all of my data?


    I recently noticed that I had two Microsoft accounts under my name. One account has my Xbox stuff the one I'm asking this question with right now, and another one that I use to sign into my computer with. I'm going to usemy account with the Xbox data since you can't transfer your Gamertag to another account. However, when I signed into my computer with the Xbox account, I saw that everything was back to the default versions and none of my data from my other account was there. So now I'm stuck on how to switch accounts on my computer without losing all of my data and files.

    :)
     
    JBR409, Dec 13, 2020
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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, Dec 13, 2020
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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, Dec 13, 2020
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  4. Kari Win User

    How can I switch accounts on my computer without losing all of my data?

    Creating a MS account without losing Local account

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


    How can I switch accounts on my computer without losing all of my data? [​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:
     
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