Windows 10: Why did my windows 11 force me to create a new microsoft account and how can I change it?

Discus and support Why did my windows 11 force me to create a new microsoft account and how can I change it? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I could not use my actual microsoft account linked to my old outlook address to get access to my new windows 11 computer. Start up forced me to make a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by RevJake969, Dec 15, 2021.

  1. Why did my windows 11 force me to create a new microsoft account and how can I change it?


    I could not use my actual microsoft account linked to my old outlook address to get access to my new windows 11 computer. Start up forced me to make a new address the fact that I had to add four digits to the name "Youforcedmetodothis....outlook" seems to be evidence I am not alone in this sort of problem. Now Youforcedmetodothis is administrator on my laptop. Can I change my administrator account to the one I actually use?Also FYI: I hate the new windows for forcing me to store things in their cloud and then pay continuously for more storage or jump through 1000 hoops and forcing me to give

    :)
     
    RevJake969, Dec 15, 2021
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  2. Unable to change my account type to Administrator and cant create a new account.

    Hi Aadil,

    I suggest you to activate Default Administrator and try creating a new Account with Administrative privileges. Try the below steps and check if you can create a new Account.


    • Press Windows key + X and select
      Command prompt(Admin).

    • Type the following command and hit
      Enter:


    net user administrator /active:yes



    Now, sign out from the current account and you will be able to see a new Administrator account. Sign in to the new Administrator Account and you may create
    a new user account
    with administrative privileges. You can also change the current local user account to Administrator Account. Follow the below steps to change the current local user account to Administrator Account.


    • Begin by right-clicking the
      Start Icon of Windows, then click Control Panel.

    • Then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click
      Change Account Type.

    • Then choose the account you wish to change, and double-click it.

    • Then click on Change Account Type.

    • Then choose the Account Type you want the user to be, you can choose between Standard and Administrator.

    • Click on Change Account Type.




    After creating the new user account or changing the current account to Administrator Account, use the following command at the command prompt (as mentioned above) to disable the default administrator account:



    net user administrator /active:no



    Let us know if you need further assistance, we will be glad to help you.
     
    Rishad K T, Dec 15, 2021
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  3. Kari Win User
    Change Microsoft Account Details in Administrator Account


    Hi Daryl, welcome to the Ten Forums.

    It's quite easy in fact, simply switch the account in question first to a local account, then switch back to a Microsoft account, this time using your wife's MS account credentials.

    Tutorials:
    Notice that before doing this you need to remove the new additional MS account on the PC, the one you created with her credentials. Windows allows only one user account for each email address, if the new account exists you cannot switch the original administrator account to an MS account using the same email address. Tutorial: User Account - Delete in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums
     
  4. Arun B J Win User

    Why did my windows 11 force me to create a new microsoft account and how can I change it?

    Changing administrator for new windows 10 laptop

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

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

    To change the Account type follow the steps.


    • Press Windows + X, click on User Accounts.

    • Click on change your account type.

    • Select standard account.

    To delete the account follow the steps.


    • Press Windows + X, click on User Accounts.

    • Click on Manage other Account.

    • Select the user account.

    • Click on Delete the account.

    To create the new user account follow the steps.


    • Press Windows + X, click on User Accounts.

    • Click on Manage other Account.

    • Click on Add A new user in PC setting.

    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help
     
    Arun B J, Dec 15, 2021
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