Windows 10: Unable to log in to a Microsoft Account on Windows 10

Lately, I have been experiencing issues logging into my Microsoft Account, ONLY on my Windows 10 computer as every other log in works just fine.

I am using a Local Account (Due to some very unfortunate Windows Profile Glitches a year ago I had to transfer all my old data [Desktop, Documents, Pictures, etc.] onto a new profile) and wish to change it back to a Microsoft Linked account so I can download apps from the Windows Store.


However, my issue is that I receive several errors depending on where I try to log into my account on my PC.

If I try to log into The Xbox App on My PC, I receive this error code: 0x80070520.

If I try to Log into the Windows Store, We encountered an error, Please try signing in again later.

If I try to Log in under Settings, It states: *** Email address is removed for privacy *** is here already. Another User on this device already uses this Microsoft account, So you can't use it here.


And Following that Last entry, NONE OF MY OTHER PROFILES ARE SIGNED INTO THIS ACCOUNT.


As well, If I attempt to create a NEW Profile with my Microsoft account, After I enter my Email, it Flashes that "It Worked" But then returns to a screen that states: We can't add a user to the device right now. It's Probably our fault. Please try again.

As to which I did, And... I think you know where that went...

Following It prompted me to make it a Local account which is not what I want.


I have tried MANY things to fix this, and now it is getting to the point where my research has concluded with nothing.

Editing the registry, (deleting the key for my email)

Editing Local Security Policy

(Both of these methods found within similar Microsoft Support forums)

Deleting This PC off of my Account from a browser on Microsoft.com

Etc....

All I can do now is ask those with more information than me.

Please, PLEASE... Help, Thank you...

:)

 

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

 

Unable to set up Microsoft Account

Hi CrossFitDerek,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

I am sorry to know that you are unable to set up Microsoft account on Windows 10.

Do not worry, will assist you with the issue.

• Are you able to log into Microsoft account online?
• What error message you receive when you enter the new password?

I suggest you to try the steps provided, in the link below.

Sign in with a Microsoft account:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/getstarted-microsoft-account

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

 

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