Windows 10: switch microsoft account used to log into computer

Discus and support switch microsoft account used to log into computer in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; i need to switch or change the microsoft account used to log into my computer. i do not have a link to log into a local account instead and i cannot... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by Suzzy, Sep 16, 2021.

  1. Suzzy Win User

    switch microsoft account used to log into computer


    i need to switch or change the microsoft account used to log into my computer. i do not have a link to log into a local account instead and i cannot remove the account currently being used to log into the computer. what do i do?

    :)
     
    Suzzy, Sep 16, 2021
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  2. NavyLCDR Win User

    register PC with microsoft; use local account to log in

    Just simply log in with your Microsoft Account.
    Switch to Microsoft Account in Windows 10

    Just go back to using a local account:
    Switch to Local Account in Windows 10

    Hopefully the tutorials are step by step enough.
     
    NavyLCDR, Sep 16, 2021
    #2
  3. Switch Back to Existing Local Account from Microsoft Account

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your response in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern, and we in Community will try to help you in the best possible way we can.

    I suggest that you follow the steps below and check if you can log into your computer using the Local Account.

      • On the Search Bar type “User Account”.
      • On the right menu pane locate and click “Make changes to my account in this PC”.
      • Then locate and click on “Sign in With a Local Account instead”.
      • And follow on screen instructions.
    Hope this information is helpful.
     
    Vanessa Sohtun, Sep 16, 2021
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  4. angus Win User

    switch microsoft account used to log into computer

    Settings can't be opened using the built-in administrator account


    Hello,
    Unfortunately I have the same issue as Dabz from upgrading win7 to win10.
    I've tried opening settings using all the suggested methods and it will not load using my account with Administrator access nor the built-in Administrator profile. I also tried other methods not listed such as using Run. Control panel is just a stepping stone to add users in Settings.
    I'm also having explorer.exe issues, which I believe is preventing Settings from loading.
    Using cmd (Admin) I successfully created a new user profile [and granted admin access also using cmd (Admin)], however win10 will not allow this account to log on. win10 does not list this new user within control panel but it does in the start menu. win10 will not allow to log in or switch to the new account via the start menu either.
    I can access settings in Safe Mode but this will not allow me to create a new account.
    Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
    Cheers
     
    angus, Sep 16, 2021
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