Windows 10: How do I switch my computer from one account to the other? Disclaimer* I read other...

This maybe so simple and I am just overthinking it but basically I am trying to switch my Laptop from one administrator to another. I created a new Microsoft account when I bought my laptop since I misunderstood the setup process and didn't realize my main @gmail email account was the log in for my Microsoft account so I created a new one which I didn't realize either at the time ALSO created me a new email address @outlook.So, my computer administrator is the @outlook Microsoft account however it is the @gmail Microsoft account that I use for everything and which has my M365 subscriptions.

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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:

 

Switch Back to Existing Local Account from Microsoft Account

I already identified that I had tried this, and that it did not allow me to switch back to the original Local Account. The Microsoft Account hijacked the User Name of the original Local Account. When I click "Sign in With a Local Account instead" and enter
the original User Name, Windows 10 won't proceed. The only way to get back to a Local Account is enter a new User Name.

 

Switch Back to Existing Local Account from Microsoft Account

Hi,

Thank you for posting your response in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern, and we in Community will try to help you in the best possible way we can.

I suggest that you follow the steps below and check if you can log into your computer using the Local Account.

• • On the Search Bar type “User Account”.
  • On the right menu pane locate and click “Make changes to my account in this PC”.
  • Then locate and click on “Sign in With a Local Account instead”.
  • And follow on screen instructions.

Hope this information is helpful.