Windows 10: Replacing old laptop but keeping MS account the same

Discus and support Replacing old laptop but keeping MS account the same in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; I just got a new laptop to replace my older one. What i want to do is use my current Microsoft account for the new laptop and put my old laptop under a... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by (Paul)BC, Aug 24, 2019.

  1. (PAUL)BC
    (Paul)BC Win User

    Replacing old laptop but keeping MS account the same


    I just got a new laptop to replace my older one. What i want to do is use my current Microsoft account for the new laptop and put my old laptop under a new account. Eventually, after all the files are moved, i will probably deactivate the new MS account (with the old laptop) Also, I want to move my files from

    my old laptop to my new laptop via OneDrive. I have family pics that i don’t want to lose. What is the the step-by-step process for all of this? Am I forgetting anything? I am getting older and I don’t think these things through as well as i used to. Thanks for your assistance.

    Best regards,

    Paul

    :)
     
    (Paul)BC, Aug 24, 2019
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  2. VESAO
    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:
      Code:
      net user test /del
     
    Vesao, Aug 24, 2019
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  3. NORDIC
    Nordic Win User
    What to do with old laptop

    If you actually read the thread it is a spare old laptop.
     
    Nordic, Aug 24, 2019
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  4. ANTHONY12
    Anthony12 Win User

    Replacing old laptop but keeping MS account the same

    What to do with old laptop

    Yeah this is good suggestions here with your old laptop but i just want to say you that you should replace your old laptop with any new laptop by exchanging the old one and i think this is the best opinion for you ....

    Give us a call
     
    Anthony12, Aug 24, 2019
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