Windows 10: Two Windows 10 Computers on one Microsoft Account

Discus and support Two Windows 10 Computers on one Microsoft Account in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have two computers (desktop and laptop). Both are running Windows 10, but when I check my Microsoft account only the laptop appears in my list of... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by M Crocker, Aug 4, 2018.

  1. M Crocker Win User

    Two Windows 10 Computers on one Microsoft Account


    I have two computers (desktop and laptop). Both are running Windows 10, but when I check my Microsoft account only the laptop appears in my list of devices. I use the same Microsoft account on both devices. I even logged into my Microsoft account from the desktop and it shows the laptop as my only device. How do I get the desktop added to my Microsoft account?

    :)
     
    M Crocker, Aug 4, 2018
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  2. Zakin Win User

    Strange Windows 10 User Account issue.

    Unfortunately I had done those steps numerous reboots, it just, reappears for no good reason. The base account isn't even a Microsoft account, it's a local account.

    I haven't quite tried the built in administrator account on W10, but so far in my experience on my own computer, the built in account seemed to have absolutely no more control than I did on my own.

    It's just strange, I go in, it warns me twice about deleting the account, then it's gone. Reboot, and it's back?

    EDIT: Just to specify, both command line and Netplwiz both say only HIS account exists on the computer, it doesn't list this rogue account. This is what I meant in my first post about the fact that even Windows doesn't seem to believe it exists, HALF the time. *Frown Two Windows 10 Computers on one Microsoft Account :(
     
    Zakin, Aug 4, 2018
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

    • Launch the Store from your Start menu.
    • Click the user icon next to the search box.
    • Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.
    • Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.
    • When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”
    from Lifehacker
     
    Ahhzz, Aug 4, 2018
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  4. Scrizz Win User

    Two Windows 10 Computers on one Microsoft Account

    Windows 10

    you don't have to use a Microsoft account....
    I know I'm not.
     
    Scrizz, Aug 4, 2018
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