Windows 10: How to Sync OneDrive Account not Associated with Microsoft Account?

Discus and support How to Sync OneDrive Account not Associated with Microsoft Account? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi there, I am new to Windows 10 and hope you can help me. I am trying to set up my OneDrive account to sync across two (soon to be three) PCs and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by gehringgame, Apr 16, 2016.

  1. How to Sync OneDrive Account not Associated with Microsoft Account?


    Hi there,

    I am new to Windows 10 and hope you can help me. I am trying to set up my OneDrive account to sync across two (soon to be three) PCs and am having trouble.

    I have an account with OneDrive for business through my university. I installed OneDrive on my Windows 7 laptop to sync my main bulk storage files. I logged in with my university username and began the sync no problem. Now, on my Windows 10 desktop, when I try to link OneDrive with my university account, I am told that this Microsoft account does not exist. What am I doing wrong?

    Also, I want to log into my computer using a local account, but sync to my university one drive account. Is it possible to do this?

    Thanks for your help!

    :)
     
    gehringgame, Apr 16, 2016
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  2. My accout settings

    I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

    Your Microsoft account is able to only sync some settings on the PC which you choose yourself at Settings > Accounts > Sync Your Settings. Any files you drag into OneDrive or are having OneDrive sync from a device are also associated with your account but if
    you change the account on your PC to a Local Account or another Microsoft account you can always sign into that OneDrive account separately. So the only thing that the Microsoft account carries with it alone is the Sync Settings you choose.

    If you want to change Accounts on your PC you can change to a Local Account to leave your MS account:

    http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-tip-swi...


    Then you can run under the Local Account or associate it with another Microsoft Account you have or create, or go back to the same MS Account at any time.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5375-switch...


    Once you're in the Local Account it will be the same exact account. If you're wanting your OneDrive files that are associated with the old MS Account, just sign into OneDrive. Same with Xbox or any other Microsoft Account feature except sync which only comes
    with the actual MS Account.

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.
     
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP, Apr 16, 2016
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  3. garym123 Win User
    synch phone & computer

    You can upload documents on the phone to OneDrive. Windows 10 will sync to your OneDrive.

    OneDrive is associated with an MS account. If you have the same account on the phone and office 365 all is well. If they are not the same you can add the office 365 account to the OneDrive app on the phone.

    You don't need a newer phone.
     
    garym123, Apr 16, 2016
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  4. How to Sync OneDrive Account not Associated with Microsoft Account?

    Hi,
    Welcome to the forum

    onedrive for Business it a separate app to the Onedrive included with Windows 10

    I remember reading about a similar issue during the week, hopefully this link will help
    Solved One Drive login - Windows 10 Forums
     
    paulsalter, Apr 16, 2016
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