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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