Windows 10: Switching Account Applied to User

Discus and support Switching Account Applied to User in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; My dad gave me his laptop, which I had been using for schoolwork and gaming, with all my stuff on his account. Is there a way to change his account to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Catdaddy0124, Nov 3, 2019.

  1. /U/CATDADDY0124
    /u/Catdaddy0124 Win User

    Switching Account Applied to User


    My dad gave me his laptop, which I had been using for schoolwork and gaming, with all my stuff on his account. Is there a way to change his account to me instead of him? He is marked as a parent in the family of accounts.

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    /u/Catdaddy0124, Nov 3, 2019
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  2. JENITH_JAMES
    Jenith_James Win User

    Cant switch users in Windows 10

    Hi Sarah,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I apologize for the inconvenience caused. We are glad to help you.



    Please share a few details:


    • What exactly happens when you try to switch users?

    • Do you receive any error message/code?

    • Did you make any changes to the computer prior to this issue?


    I suggest you to follow the below steps to Switch users.


    • Press Ctrl + Alt + Del key altogether.

    • Click on Switch User.

    • Select the user with which you want to login.


    If computer starts up with a user other than the one you want, login to that user account and switch user to the account that you need and check.



    Hope this information helps. Do contact us for further queries. We will be happy to assist you.



    Regards,

    Jenith
     
    Jenith_James, Nov 3, 2019
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  3. ARUL_D
    Arul_D Win User
    Switching User Account in Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

    Follow the steps to switch user account without logging out or restart.

    • On Left bottom corner, Click on Start button
    • From the Menu screen, go to the TOP. [This should have the name of the user current logged in].
    • Right click on Current User... Or change to other user.
    Hope this information is helpful. Please post in case you have any further issues, we will be glad to help you.

    Thank you.
     
    Arul_D, Nov 3, 2019
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  4. RANER
    Raner Win User

    Switching Account Applied to User

    My admin account switched to a user account!


    My account may have gotten corrupt in the update, Don't know for sure.
    I do know this, This mess is way above my paygrade...LOL...
    I really need some help to try to fix this issue.
    The attachments can explain far better than me trying type what exactly is going on.
    All I can say it's looks pretty darn complicated to me.
    I hoping it looks worse than it is.



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    I think the simplest way to address this is to make my account an administrator again.
    If it can be done, I'm going to need a step by step on how to do it.
    Let me know what you all think...Thanks...
     
    Raner, Nov 3, 2019
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