Windows 10: Taking over an old account

Discus and support Taking over an old account in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I recently took over a restaurant. The old GM was logged into his Microsoft Account on the Restaurants PC. I was using this account and there is a ton... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by Joseph Breeden, Nov 25, 2022.

  1. Taking over an old account


    I recently took over a restaurant. The old GM was logged into his Microsoft Account on the Restaurants PC. I was using this account and there is a ton of sensitive information saved to the account. Overnight the computer restarted and now I can not log in as I do not know any of his credentials to even reset the password. How can I log back in?

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    Joseph Breeden, Nov 25, 2022
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  2. 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:
     
    Vesao, Nov 25, 2022
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  3. Johan45 Win User
    AMD FX OC'ers Club

    That's what the auto setting will do since you're over the 1333 mark it jumps to the next step which isn't listed or officially supported I assume by that ram.

    At this point though I would suggest dropping the multi one step or .5 so that we can get something stable and possibly take the heat issue out of the picture for now.
     
    Johan45, Nov 25, 2022
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  4. Taking over an old account

    Windows 10 Old Microsoft account issue.

    Tom,

    Thank you for your reply, appreciate the time taken by you in keeping us updated on the status of the issue.

    Since the issue is still facing, you may try the below steps and check.

    Step 1: Change your old account type from Microsoft account to Local account and then delete this old account by logging into some administrator account.

    To switch to a Local Account follow these steps:

    • Login to your old account.
    • Press “Windows key +X”.
    • Go to Settings
    • Choose Accounts and then select Other User Accounts towards the left.
    • You will get an option “Switch to a Local account” right below your user account name.
    • Select “Switch to a local account” option.
    • Enter the required details.
    Step 2: Login to some other account which has administrator privilege and delete the old account.

    • Click on Start and select
      Settings
      .
    • Click on Accounts.
    • Now select Family & other users.
    • Here you find your old account, just select and click on
      Remove.

    Hope this helps. Please do let us know if you need any further assistance.

    Thank You.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, Nov 25, 2022
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