Windows 10: Windows Won't Stay Signed Into Accounts OneDrive, Gmail, Hotmail, etc.

As of a week ago, Windows no longer automatically signs me into my Microsoft account and OneDrive where my files are stored when I start my computer and Outlook no longer automatically signs me into my linked Hotmail and Gmail accounts and requests my Hotmail and Gmail passwords when I open Outlook. This started happening after I installed an HP printer driver. I have since returned the printer for other reasons and uninstalled the printer drivers and software. A couple of notes: 1 This isn't a browser issue since I'm not using a browser to access the OneDrive folder in my file explorer and I'm accessing Hotmail and Gmail through Outlook. 2 When I installed the HP printer driver, I turned on "File and Printer Sharing" under the Advanced Sharing Settings under the Network and Sharing Center in the control panel as directed by the driver installation wizard, but have toggled this setting since and it doesn't seem to correct the problem. 3 Yes, I select the boxes that say "stay logged in" or "sign in automatically" each time I enter my passwords to Hotmail, Gmail and OneDrive Microsoft Account, but this setting seems to get reset each time I shut down my computer and restart. Again, no cookies and browsers are involved since I am not opening a browser.


I suspect this is Security or Firewall setting that was changed since it is a global problem affecting multiple applications, but I cannot seem to locate the setting or reverse the change. Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks.

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When I try to login to my Hotmail account, my Gmail account comes up

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I can understand, how frustrating it can be, when things don’t work as expected.



I'd be glad to help you.

Please answer the query, mentioned below:

• How do you access your Email account (Web browser or Email client)?

If you are using Mail app, I would suggest you to first check, if Hotmail account is configured on Mail app?

Try these steps below to configure Hotmail account on Mail app:

• 
  Type Mail App in the search bar on the desktop and click on
  Add account in the Mail app Window.
  
• 
  Check for Hotmail account on Choose an account Window. If it is not available, go to
  Other account.
  
• 
  Add you Hotmail account Email address and
  Password in the Other account Window and check, if it works.
  

If both Hotmail and Gmail account is configured on Mail app, you can switch between Gmail and Hotmail account on Mail app. By clicking on the respective account name on bottom left.

If you do not want to use Gmail account on Mail app, you can delete the Gmail account.

Try these steps below to delete the Gmail account on Mail app:

• 
  Type Mail App in the search bar on the desktop and click on
  Add account in the Mail app Window.
  
• 
  Check for Gmail account on Choose an account
  Window, then delete the Gmail account.
  

If you are using a web browser, I would suggest you to go to
https://www.mail.live.com and sign in using your Hotmail.com Email address.

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the updated information in order to assist you accordingly.



Thank you.

 

Dealing with Spam

I already have a Gmail account, but Ive had my hotmail account for years and theres a lot of other accounts that are registered to that email. I guess I will try hotmail/MSN support and see what they say as no one has come up with any solutions in this thread

 

Hotmail accounts posted online

Well, there you have it: it WAS a phishing attack.
http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/10/06/hotmail-phishing-attack-confirmed-20000-accounts-in-total

As if someone would just hack Microsoft's servers, pah!

Eat that MS bashers! *Stick Out Tongue