Windows 10: Problem with converted account to Microsoft account login

Discus and support Problem with converted account to Microsoft account login in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; Hi, I was testing some things, and accidentally deleted my local account, then logged out, then was unable to log back in with Microsoft account... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by BlakeNorthrup1, Nov 24, 2021.

  1. Problem with converted account to Microsoft account login


    Hi, I was testing some things, and accidentally deleted my local account, then logged out, then was unable to log back in with Microsoft account credentials. I messed up, because I had forgot that my local account was converted over to a Microsoft account. This is an UnRaid Windows 10 VM, so I am having all kinds of trouble trying to get back into my computer.

    :)
     
    BlakeNorthrup1, Nov 24, 2021
    #1

  2. Cannot login with microsoft account on Windows 10.

    Hi John,



    If you are using Microsoft account to login into the user account, I suggest you to convert the user account to
    Local account and using the new Microsoft account change to Microsoft user account by following the below steps and check if the issue is resolved.



    Step 1: To convert to local account.



    • Press Windows logo + I keys on the keyboard to open system
      Settings window.
    • Click Accounts and under Your emails and accounts, click on
      sign in with a local account instead option.
    • Enter your Microsoft account password and click on Next.
    • Type the Password, and Password Hint that you want set for the local account and click
      Next.
    • Click on Sign out and Finish button.
    • Login to check if the changes are effective.


    Step 2: To switch to Microsoft account.



    • On the newly converted Local user account, press
      Windows logo + I
      keys on the keyboard to open Settings window.
    • Click Accounts and under Your emails and accounts click on
      sign in with a microsoft account instead option.
    • Enter the new Microsoft account ID and Password and click Sign in.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions and check if the changes are effective.


    Write to us with the status of not able to login using Microsoft account on the computer for further assistance.
    Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



    Thank you.
     
    Likhitha V, Nov 24, 2021
    #2
  3. Addie Win User
    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, Nov 24, 2021
    #3
  4. Darshan J Win User

    Problem with converted account to Microsoft account login

    Windows 10 - Trying to convert local to Microsoft account - getting "account already exists" error

    Hello James,

    To convert local account to Microsoft account follow the steps below.

    • Logout from your existing Microsoft account, login using local account.
    • Make sure your connected to internet.
    • click Start and then Settings.
    • Click Accounts and click on Sign in with a Microsoft account instead.
    • Follow onscreen instructions.
    [*]This will help you to convert local account to Microsoft account.
    [*]Get back to us if you are still unable to convert the account so we can further troubleshoot the issue.
    [*]
     
    Darshan J, Nov 24, 2021
    #4
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