Windows 10: How do I change my Windows 10 User Account gmail to my Microsoft one?

The main user account that I currently use is using my Gmail account. But, I want to be able to log out and switch to my Outlook email without risking losing my data. I looked at previous forums with similar topics, but whenever I go to Settings > Accounts > Your Info, I don't have a button that allows me to switch to a local account or to simply sign out so I can sign in with my Outlook account. Thank you for the help!

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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

 

Windows 10 - Change Microsoft Account?

When I installed Win10, I used my secondary gmail account to connect to Microsoft. I would much rather associate with my primary gmail account.

Is it possible to CHANGE the Microsoft account associated with my Windows10 User account?

I did ADD another Microsoft account under Settings > Your Account. I can see my primary gmail listed at the bottom of the page, but I this does not affect my login.

Suggestions, anyone?

 

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.”

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