Cannot switch to MS account on new machine
New to this forum. Not sure where to post this:
Got a new machine from Micro Center and it's great. I am migrating stuff from my old machine to my new machine. I have a Microsoft account.
On my new machine I want to sign in with my Microsoft account. When I boot up the new machine it signs in on a local account automatically. I have tried Settings > "Sign in with a Microsoft Account Instead" and it does not accept my Microsoft account password on the second password screen.
How do I change from my local account on the new machine to my Microsoft account on my new machine?
Thanks for any and all information.
Answers
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You're on the correct path with choosing the "Sign in with a Microsoft Account instead". The second password should be for your local user password. If you don't have a password on the local account, just leave it blank and hit "Ok" or press "Enter".
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Thanks, TSMikeW! I may try this in the future with that account but my solution was to just make another User Account and give it Admin Privileges.
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I am glad to hear you found a solution! Please let us know if you have any other questions !
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