Windows 10: User account

Discus and support User account in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I had an issue with my graphics card that caused my computer to crash. I took it to a pc shop and they installed a new hard drive and re-installed Win... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by richardwaltonTA, Nov 25, 2021.

  1. User account


    I had an issue with my graphics card that caused my computer to crash. I took it to a pc shop and they installed a new hard drive and re-installed Win 10. When I start the computer up it just says user. I tried to log into my Microsoft account so I could utilize the security features like password or pin at start up but I keep getting a message about a wrong password. Then I went thru the change password protocol and successfully changed the password but I get a window that says we need you to sign into your account one last time it says invalid password again. Does anyone know what's up? Is t

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    richardwaltonTA, Nov 25, 2021
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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, 2021
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  3. Arul_D Win User
    I can't rename my user account

    Hello Owen,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.


    • Are you using a Microsoft account or local account?
    If you are using local account, I suggest you to follow the below steps to change the user name.

    Please follow the steps to rename the user account in Windows 10.

    a. In the search box, type user accounts and click on User Accounts.

    b. Click on “Change your account name”

    c. If it’s prompting for password please enter and click on Yes. If you do not have password click on Yes.

    d. Enter the new user name.

    e. Click on change name.

    If you face any more issues while working with Windows do post on Microsoft Community Forum.
     
    Arul_D, Nov 25, 2021
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  4. User account

    Problem with user accounts.

    Hi Shubham,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience you are facing. I will certainly help you with this.

    I suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Initially, I suggest you to run the Microsoft account troubleshooter.

    Microsoft Account Troubleshooter

    http://download.microsoft.com/downl...B-A23B-5C3A6B5974E3/microsoftaccounts.diagcab

    Step 2:

    Now try to switch from Microsoft account to Local account and check.

    Refer to these steps to convert Microsoft account into Local User account:


    • Click on Windows button, then click on
      Settings.

    • Click on Accounts then click on
      Your account
      .

    • Click on Sign in with a local account instead.

    • Following the Online instructions.
    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, Nov 25, 2021
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