Windows 10: Link-to-Windows Account

Discus and support Link-to-Windows Account in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I'm trying to link my phone to my PC. On the Android device, it attempts to connect using an old Microsoft account and, of course, the login fails. I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by James Edwards2, Sep 12, 2022.

  1. Link-to-Windows Account


    I'm trying to link my phone to my PC. On the Android device, it attempts to connect using an old Microsoft account and, of course, the login fails. I can't find any way to change the account from the old one to the new one. Everything I see talks about a settings in the upper right corner, but there isn't one. Android 12 & Windows 11 on a Samsung S22Ultra and a Samsung 360Pro laptop.

    :)
     
    James Edwards2, Sep 12, 2022
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  2. Vesao Win User

    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:
     
    Vesao, Sep 12, 2022
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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 Link-to-Windows Account :(
     
    Zakin, Sep 12, 2022
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  4. Addie Win User

    Link-to-Windows Account

    Cannot link/add my Microsoft Account to Local Account

    Hello Ken,

    Im using Win10 Build 1607 with all latest update.

    I also run all related troubleshooters:
    • Windows Update
    • Store Apps (says i have to login in my microsoft account but thats the problem, i can't)
    • Microsoft Accounts

    No Problem found. Also the suggestions from Microsoft didnt helped.
     
    Addie, Sep 12, 2022
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