Microsoft Account


  1. Posts : 86
    Windows 10 Home 64 bit 21H1 (19043.1348)
       #1

    Microsoft Account


    I have a Windows 10 Pro Computer that is my main machine – see 2nd PC Spec. When I originally set it up, I skipped the Microsoft Account bit and just proceeded to the end of the set-up.

    This means that in Settings > Accounts > Your info, it merely displays a picture of me, my name, “Local Account”, “Administrator”.

    That has worked fine for me until now, but I understand that I will need a Microsoft Account to upgrade to Windows 11.

    I tried to set the Microsoft Account up today, and the sequence of events was astonishingly fraught. I tried using my Skype sign in details, but it came up with incorrect Password. I think I then tried resetting using my usual e-mail address (also registered with Skype) and signing in using my Skype Password, but it came back with this e-mail address is already registered. I don’t know how that is the case, as it does sign me into Skype. I eventually filled out a Microsoft website form and requested that the reset details are sent to another e-mail address.

    I received the recovery details in an e-mail, and I have now managed to sign in to both an on-line Website Microsoft Account, and my Skype Account with a new Password.

    Sadly, when I try to use this same e-mail and Password on the “Settings > Accounts > Your info” page on my computer, it will not recognise either the e-mail, or my Skype name and / or password.

    I can take some screen shots if anyone would like to see more detail, but how do I sign in to my Microsoft Account on my computer’s Settings page?


    Regards

    Pip
      My Computers


  2. Posts : 42,734
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #2

    Do you still now have an admin acct and a local acct on your PC?

    If the latter, this may help
    Switch to Microsoft Account in Windows 10

    If unsure see:
    How to Tell if Local Account or Microsoft Account in Windows 10


    Or did you create an entirely new account?

    With what type of details do you now log in?
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  3. Posts : 86
    Windows 10 Home 64 bit 21H1 (19043.1348)
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thank you for your prompt response.

    Blimey, I didn't realise that it was so complicated. I will need to wade through the information in the links before I can come back to you with an accurate reply.

    In answer to your last two questions. I set my computer up with the minimum of logging in malarkey. I've never been aware of having or indeed needing an account. I've merely set it up so that I just turn my computer on, and it goes to my Desk Top. I am the only user, so I never considered any sort of signing in security.

    Sorry that I've spectacularly failed to answer your precise questions, and I will attempt to do so when I've read through the two links,

    Speak soon,

    Pip.
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  4. Posts : 16,781
    Windows 10 Home x64 Version 22H2 Build 19045.4170
       #4

    pipmeister said:
    … but I understand that I will need a Microsoft Account to upgrade to Windows 11.
    Pip,

    No, you don't.

    I've just upgraded one of my computers and I only have a local account on it.

    Please don't feel that you have to upgrade [until 2025 when Windows 10 support ends].
    I only did so because I wanted a testbed to experiment with and am not upgrading any of my main computers until I have to.

    Denis
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 42,734
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #5

    I would echo the caution in upgrading to Win 11. For example, the taskbar is much less functional than in Win 10. If you wish to try Win 11, use a virtual machine (VM) - e.g. using Virtualbox (free). This laptop is 8 years old and I installed Win 11 as a VM - but there's no way I'd actually wish to use it. (A VM can be readily removed and just runs as another program under Win 10).
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  6. Posts : 86
    Windows 10 Home 64 bit 21H1 (19043.1348)
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Thank you Denis and dalchina for your helpful replies.

    I did start to have a look at those two links - I've never clicked on the Control Panel > User Accounts before!

    It's remarkable that I have managed to set up my P.C. with the minimum amount of "settings", if that's what I seem to have done. I don't even have a Password!

    Anyway, it will probably be best for me if I don't upgrade to Windows 11, as I'm not very good at dealing with any changes to my P.C. settings after becoming accustomed to what I know.

    Pip
      My Computers


  7. Posts : 194
    windows 10 Home / Latest version
       #7

    I have 4 PC's in my house all running win 10 and have no intention of ever running win 11 in the future so as of right now I will be running win 10 until 2025 then make a decision to either keep running it unsupported or go to another OS.

    And this is depending on whether MS pulls their head out of their arse and stops making demands on what PC components I have to use to run their software.......So we shall see how it all shakes out.....Heck by 2025 they might be on win 12 or 13 by then since we all know MS wasn't smart enough to realize that win 10 wasn't really going to be the last OS they put out.
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  8. Posts : 86
    Windows 10 Home 64 bit 21H1 (19043.1348)
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Thank you munk1955 for your reply.

    Now that there is some general consensus forming here, I'm feeling more at ease regarding leaving my main and my spare P.C.s on Windows 10.

    It's interesting reading what you say about MS pulling their head out of their arse and stops making demands on what PC components we have to use to run their software. I downloaded and ran the MS PC Health Check on my spare machine (see system one spec) and I was astonished to learn that the program result was that the CPU: - Intel Core i7 7700 is not compatible .
    It's appalling when something that cost me Ł900 3 1/2 years ago is now considered "out of date" according to MS.

    Pip
      My Computers


  9. Posts : 42,734
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #9

    The compatibility issues are set in the installer of Win 11- the underlying O/S can be run on pretty much anything Win 10 can be run on.

    There are ways to bypass that restriction, but there is then a risk future upgrades may not be appplicable.
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