Windows 10: What's with requiring a microsoft account?

Discus and support What's with requiring a microsoft account? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Right. I just bought an Acer Aspire TC. For reason when I began set up Windows required me to log into my microsoft account as well as set up a pin.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by LilBro, Nov 28, 2020.

  1. LilBro Win User

    What's with requiring a microsoft account?


    Right. I just bought an Acer Aspire TC. For reason when I began set up Windows required me to log into my microsoft account as well as set up a pin. What gives? How can I get rid to ms account? I already found how to kill the pin.

    :)
     
    LilBro, Nov 28, 2020
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  2. Microsoft Account Login requirement

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Let me help you.



    I would suggest you to switch your Microsoft account to a Local account first and then switch back to Microsoft account. Please refer to the following steps:


    • In the Start search, type 'Settings and press
      Enter.

    • Choose 'Accounts'.

    • Under 'Your account', click
      'Disconnect' option available under your Microsoft account name.

    • Follow the onscreen instruction to create a local account.
    Now, on the newly converted Local account, follow these steps:


    • In the Start search, type 'Settings and press
      Enter.

    • Choose 'Accounts'.

    • Under 'Your account' click 'Connect
      to a Microsoft account'.

    • Enter the Microsoft account ID and Password and click Next.
    Follow onscreen instruction.

    Check if it resolves the issue.



    I hope the information helps. If you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us again. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.
     
    Aswin_Anand, Nov 28, 2020
    #2
  3. Roan T Win User
    microsoft account required

    Hi John,





    We would like to know more about the issue. Please
    clarify the following:

    • Can you tell us what issue you are trying to troubleshoot before getting the
      Microsoft account required error
      prompt?
    • Is the issue limited to the current Windows user profile you are using?
    • What other troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?



    Regards.
     
    Roan T, Nov 28, 2020
    #3
  4. Vesao Win User

    What's with requiring a microsoft account?

    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 28, 2020
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