Windows 10: Two Accounts, One laptop.

Discus and support Two Accounts, One laptop. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have just purchased a new laptop for my business but will be using it also for my personal life. I want to keep both very separate. I have a personal... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by MattLodge, Aug 29, 2022.

  1. MattLodge Win User

    Two Accounts, One laptop.


    I have just purchased a new laptop for my business but will be using it also for my personal life. I want to keep both very separate. I have a personal Microsoft account from an age old Hotmail and set up the laptop with this as admin. I am contracting for an business that has given me a 365 subscription of some sort web based that comes with its own login credentials. What I envisioned I could do is set up a new user account, with the business login details, that when logged in, Onedrive, Office etc are all business linked and then at the end of the day, just log out of the business accou

    :)
     
    MattLodge, Aug 29, 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, Aug 29, 2022
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  3. n-ster Win User
    n-ster, Aug 29, 2022
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  4. Two Accounts, One laptop.

    Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Aug 29, 2022
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