Windows 10: Reinstalling Windows 10 and using a different Microsoft account

Discus and support Reinstalling Windows 10 and using a different Microsoft account in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; So this is quite the long question for most likely a short awnser, but I still need help, which I would appreciate very much! I have this LAPTOPwith... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by RicardoAlmeida666, Jan 2, 2021.

  1. Reinstalling Windows 10 and using a different Microsoft account


    So this is quite the long question for most likely a short awnser, but I still need help, which I would appreciate very much!


    I have this LAPTOPwith an OEM Windows 10 keyand I use my Microsoft account to log in, which I assume is linked to itmy LAPTOP. But very soon I will reinstall Windows since I am buying aDESKTOP for me and giving this LAPTOP to my parents. Now my parents, havetheir Microsoft account and I'm wondering if they can link their Microsoft account to the LAPTOP with the reinstalled Windows 10 and use it to log in.


    Also, following question: Will I be able to useMY Microsoft account on the new DESKTOP I'm going to buy?


    *When I say login, I mean as, logging in the LAPTOP everytime you turn it on, as a password*





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    RicardoAlmeida666, Jan 2, 2021
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

    • Launch the Store from your Start menu.
    • Click the user icon next to the search box.
    • Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.
    • Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.
    • When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”
    from Lifehacker
     
    Ahhzz, Jan 2, 2021
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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 Reinstalling Windows 10 and using a different Microsoft account :(
     
    Zakin, Jan 2, 2021
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  4. Scrizz Win User

    Reinstalling Windows 10 and using a different Microsoft account

    Windows 10

    you don't have to use a Microsoft account....
    I know I'm not.
     
    Scrizz, Jan 2, 2021
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