Windows 10: How to change microsoft account connected to a windows 10 profile

Discus and support How to change microsoft account connected to a windows 10 profile in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; When i installed windows 10 on my laptop, it asked me to add a microsoft account which i did and it saved that account for my current user. I just... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Faisal Shakeel, Nov 8, 2022.

  1. How to change microsoft account connected to a windows 10 profile


    When i installed windows 10 on my laptop, it asked me to add a microsoft account which i did and it saved that account for my current user. I just recently logged into xbox app with a friend's microsoft account, and it removed my existing microsoft account and added his account on my profile. Now i cant seem to find any option labelled "Change microsoft account". Currently his email is showing up on my admin account, and since this is my only profile on this window, i can't create a new profile as i'll lose data. How should i remove his account and add mine back, my previous accounts are actua

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    Faisal Shakeel, Nov 8, 2022
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  2. Kursah Win User

    Loophole Lets You Freely Upgrade to Windows 10 After Offer Expiry

    If you upgrade your 7 install to 10, which is worth it IMHO, make sure you link to a Microsoft Account. Otherwise you might not be able to easily regain the key if they block using 7 keys in the future.

    You don't need to use the Microsoft account as your profile on so you can still bypass logging in at setup and creating a local account. All you gotta do to link your 10 account to your MS install (if you choose not to use your MS account as your profile), is to simply do the following:

    • Click Start
    • Click Settings
    • Click Update and Security
    • Click Activation
    • As or with Admin permissions, click Add Account
    • Login with MS Account credentials.
    Then you should see a message that reads:

    More info: How to reactivate Windows 10 after a hardware change , Link Microsoft Account to Windows 10 Digital License , Link a Microsoft Account to a Windows 10 license - gHacks Tech News
     
    Kursah, Nov 8, 2022
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  3. 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 8, 2022
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  4. Zakin Win User

    How to change microsoft account connected to a windows 10 profile

    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 to change microsoft account connected to a windows 10 profile :(
     
    Zakin, Nov 8, 2022
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