Windows 10: New Microsoft Account on fresh install

Hi guys.

I am thinking of creating a new Microsoft account based on Outlook address when I come to update to Fall Creator's.

I want to make Windows set to default settings which you don't get when you log into your current Microsoft account as it syncs the settings. Otherwise is there a way to reset the synced settings to default?

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Fresh Install of Windows Home - Microsoft Account Using Alternative Name?

Hey Greg,

I went through the tutorial and I dont get the option to change name; The only option I get is the one to change account type or manage another account; please advise.

 

Fresh Install of Windows Home - Microsoft Account Using Alternative Name?

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

You can set your display name, as well as add email addresses, change to a new default address, remove other emails address, in your Microsoft Account:

See this illustrated tutoria:
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-change-accou...

Let us know if this is not enough. There might be some corruption or hacking.

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.

 

There's no need to create a new Microsoft account only to avoid syncing settings.

When you install W10 and set it up with a Microsoft account, disconnect PC's network connection when you after setting up the account arrive to Cortana screen before clicking a button:





Your account has been created, but the user profile folder is not created yet, sync settings not picked up from Internet. Now continue Windows setup without network connection.

When on desktop, open Settings which tells that you are not connected to network. Turn sync off:





Tutorial: Turn On or Off Sync Settings for Microsoft Account in Windows 10 User Accounts Tutorials

Now reconnect network. Easy, faster than going through new MS account setup only to avoid sync.

 

Nice one! Thanks Kari.

 

You are welcome *Smile

 

I just remembered that the only thing I'd have a problem with by disabling syncing, is Edge Favrourites which, if I remember correctly, needs other windows settings sync enabled.