Windows 10: Why can I not add a Microsoft Account?

Discus and support Why can I not add a Microsoft Account? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I want to have my PC linked to my Microsoft account so that I can use the M Store amongst other things, but when I attempt to do so start > [user] >... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Jorkington, Dec 29, 2020.

  1. Why can I not add a Microsoft Account?


    I want to have my PC linked to my Microsoft account so that I can use the M Store amongst other things, but when I attempt to do so


    start > [user] > change account settings > Sign in with a Microsoft account instead


    it, rather than letting me sign in, shows the message

    "

    Something went wrong

    try again or select cancel to set up your device later


    "


    Could really use some guidance.

    If it helps, everything is up to date, and my account works fine when I log in via the web.


    P.S IDK what category this should be in

    :)
     
    Jorkington, Dec 29, 2020
    #1
  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, Dec 29, 2020
    #2
  3. 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, Dec 29, 2020
    #3
  4. Addie Win User

    Why can I not add a Microsoft Account?

    Cannot link/add my Microsoft Account to Local Account

    Hello Ken,

    Im using Win10 Build 1607 with all latest update.

    I also run all related troubleshooters:
    • Windows Update
    • Store Apps (says i have to login in my microsoft account but thats the problem, i can't)
    • Microsoft Accounts

    No Problem found. Also the suggestions from Microsoft didnt helped.
     
    Addie, Dec 29, 2020
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