Windows 10: Question about using the same MS Account from an old computer on a new one

Hi, I'm feeling more and more like I'll have to get a new laptop soon, and I'm wondering about how using the same MS Account on multiple computers works.

I want to make my account on a new laptop as similar as on my old one as possible, so that I could make transferring my personal files and programs as painless as possible, but there's certain "issues" that this old laptop had suddenly gotten over the years (and I've been unable to fix them no matter what), and I'm worried that syncing settings might cause such issues to be carried over. The issues include

The used memory slowly going up the longer the computer is on

The clock losing the ability to sync with Internet Time (and both the Windows Time and Windows Update services becoming unable to be altered in services.msc)

The touchpad and keyboard becoming non-functional when the laptop wakes up from sleep/hibernation (thus requiring the laptop to disable sleep AND hibernation, which is not very good for it)

Is there any risks with computer issues like these getting "passed along" to a new laptop if I use the same MS Account on a new one? It's not exactly clear what "Other Windows Settings" might get synced...

EDIT: Also, do Windows Media Player playlists get synced? And do all desktop themes get synced, or just the currently active one?

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Local account installation question

I'm fairly certain that Skip this step was available in 10.0.130 - the workaround in Step 20 (back button) is no longer required.

The currently known, as of 10.0.130, ways to create a Local account sign-in are

• Skip this step at the MS account creation phase
• No Internet connection during the install
• static IP (post# 2 by Fragment) - New (to me anyway)

 

Using a MS Account Questions


Hi:

I'm not sure anyone can answer that definitively, as we do not work for MS.
And it's not clear from your question if you are referring to data telemetry/sharing with MS or to overall computer security from malware, etc.

Either way, much computer security hinges on the end-user as the first and last line of defense, in terms of safe computing practices.

The tutorial I provided in my previous reply lists some of the features -- you can read that list and decide for yourself if they are "advantages" or not, in terms of personal data sharing/vulnerability.

These MS articles may also help:

Microsoft account FAQ
and
Microsoft account - security info and security codes

I use only a local account on my Win10. So we'll need to wait for others who use a MS account to weigh in with further advice.

Cheers,
MM

 

Old user account with Microsoft account reappeared on the computer

Hi Graham,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



It is very unusual that the old profile has reappeared on the computer.



Ideally, the old profile will only reappear if System Restore has been performed on the computer. We would like to if you are aware of any changes made to the computer.



As you have mentioned that your Microsoft account is linked to your old profile, I would suggest you to convert the Microsoft account to a local account by following the steps mentioned below:

1. Login to the old account.
   
2. Press Windows Logo key + I, to open
   Settings.
   
3. Click on Accounts and select
   Your info from the left pane.
   
4. Click on Sign in with a local account instead.
   
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
   

After converting the account to a local account, if you wish to delete the account, refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Login to the newly created account.
   
2. Press Windows Logo key + R, to open
   Run dialog box.
   
3. Type control and click on
   OK.
   
4. Select Large icons from the drop down for
   View by.
   
5. Now, click on User Accounts.
   
6. Click on Manage another account and select the user account that you want to remove.
   
7. Click on Delete the account and select
   Keep Files (if you want to keep the files of the user account) else select Delete
   to remove the account.
   

After deleting the old user account, to convert the new user account to a Microsoft account, go to
Settings (Windows Logo key + I) >> Accounts >>
Your info >> click on Sign in with a Microsoft account and follow the on-screen instructions.



I hope the information provided by me is helpful for you.



Let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator