Windows 10: How do I log out of my microsoft account in Windows 10?

Discus and support How do I log out of my microsoft account in Windows 10? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Bought a new laptop for my business and made the mistake of logging in to my hotmail account after i installed a very expensive pos and now I can't log... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by BurtDalton, Nov 19, 2018.

  1. How do I log out of my microsoft account in Windows 10?


    Bought a new laptop for my business and made the mistake of logging in to my hotmail account after i installed a very expensive pos and now I can't log out of hotmail and everybody can read my email. What can I do short of restoring the computer?

    :)
     
    BurtDalton, Nov 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, Nov 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 How do I log out of my microsoft account in Windows 10? :(
     
    Zakin, Nov 19, 2018
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  4. Scrizz Win User

    How do I log out of my microsoft account in Windows 10?

    Windows 10

    you don't have to use a Microsoft account....
    I know I'm not.
     
    Scrizz, Nov 19, 2018
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