Apr 22, 2020 when you sign in to your microsoft account, you have an allaccess pass to microsoft s premier services. If you are not signed into windows using a microsoft account, you can alternately sign into the windows 8 email app using a microsoft account the first time you. May 24, 20 during the windows 8 installation procedure, setup prompts you to use a microsoft account to sign in to windows 8. Youll also need to pay for the account using a visamastercard, paypal in supported locations, or a promo code. Type the email address and password for your microsoft account, and then click save. How to sign into windows 8 using microsoft account youtube. Microsoft account trusted devices windows 8 help forums. Set up windows devices for microsoft 365 business premium. While a lot of the windows 8 users ive encountered have used a microsoft account to sign in to the new operating system, after my recent. Having trouble signing into your microsoft account on windows. May 24, 20 when you are installing windows 8, youll see a screen titled sign in to your pc, as shown in figure a, which prompts you to enter a microsoft account based email address and password to use to. If you used a microsoft account to set up your windows 8. Windows 8 provides the ability to connect your microsoft account to a domain account and sync your settings and preferences between them. Tip disable microsoft account sign in requirement in.
Sep 24, 2019 it is easy to bypass microsoft account windows 10 setup if you install the new operating system. How do i sign in to windows 8 with my microsoft account. Customers that use domain accounts and do not use microsoft accounts, are still able to use windows mail client with windows 8. Windows 10 mobile is being made available to supported smartphones running windows phone 8. Johnf on windows 8 replied on february 1, 20 in reply to ctartours post on january 31, 20 you can add the second account, the right one, and then delete the first one that you messed up. Want to make the transition between pc and windows tablet hassle free. Sign in to your microsoft account and search on bing to keep putting points on the board. The created microsoft account can be used to log on to windows 8 either from the same machine using which the account was created, or the. Windows 8 and 10 both push you towards creating a microsoft account when you set up your pc. When you then log in to your computer you use this account. Normally you can use the user accounts control panel to change the full. Set up your microsoft 365 or exchangebased email in. Download this app from microsoft store for windows 10 mobile, windows phone 8. An alias is an additional email address that uses the same inbox, contact list, and account.
Jan, 2016 when you first turn on your new windows 8 or windows 8. If you use any of these services, you have a microsoft account. If youre hitting a snag trying to sign into your microsoft account on windows phone 8. Microsoft account is now the preferred sign in type since windows 8. Set up family safety for local windows 8 user accounts in windows 8, its easy to protect the local user accounts of your children from content on the local pc or from web content that might be harmful to children, to control access times to the pc, and. Using this feature you can directly use online services, such as hotmail, skydrive, calendar, and the windows store on your windows 8 pc. Nov 21, 2012 when you are logged into windows 8, windows will display your full name next to your account picture on the start screen. If you dont have a microsoft account, select sign up for a microsoft account. If you want to configure automatic log ons on a windows 8 pc, you need to do the following to do so. This gallery is also available as a post in in the techrepublic windows. Weve received word from several readers that the issue seems to be fixed now. Microsoft account change email address in windows 8. To add an account to the mail app if the email address for your microsoft account ends in, or, just sign. The new windows 10 microsoft family system lets you monitor or control your childs computing activity.
Sign up for a microsoft account for windows 8 microsoft account. Change a password, update security information, and keep vital account details uptodate. Set up family safety for local windows 8 user accounts in windows 8, its easy to protect the local user accounts of your children from content on the local pc or from web content that might be harmful to children, to control access times to the pc, and to determine which programs your children are allowed to use. If your enterprise chooses to distribute software through the microsoft store, your users can use their microsoft accounts to download and use them on up to five devices running any version of windows 10, windows 8. To start using the microsoft 365 business account, go to the windows start button, rightclick your current account picture, and then switch account. To create a microsoft account hope this information is helpful. Automatically login to windows 8 with microsoft or local account. A while on the windows 8 pc or device you want to add as a trusted device, go to the microsoft account security info overview webpage. Outlook, office, skype, onedrive, xbox live, bing, store, windows, or msn. Click cancel, and the next screen shows a button that lets you sign in with a local account instead. Nov 26, 2012 setting up on the phone its strongly advised an account is set up during this stage for previously stored backup to be applied and loaded if youve used windows phone before, but do note that. Register as an app developer windows app development. Just follow the above methods based on your actual cases and you can log in windows 10 without microsoft account.
Outlook free personal email and calendar from microsoft. If mail shows the add your microsoft account page when you start it, you need to sign in to windows 8 mail using a microsoft account. Manage your xbox, windows, and other privacy settings on this page. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap settings, and then tap change pc settings. I am using windows 8 for atleast 2 months and then i made an microsoft account so that i can download an app on windows store but now i accidentally uninstalled the skype app for windows 8 and now i tried to re install again using store, of course it will ask me my microsoft account then i input my log in information but it says that my account was locked, i already click the i cant access. Why should i bother with a microsoft account for windows 10. Share microsoft 365 family let everyone enjoy office apps on their devices, plus 1 tb of onedrive cloud storage for each family member. If you use a microsoft account to sign in, your windows 8 system will automatically be tied into all of the microsoft online services that you are currently using with that same microsoft account. How to change the name of a microsoft account in windows 8. Use the onedrive for business app in windows 8 to store, access, and share work documents and other files in the cloud. How to log on automatically on windows 8 using a microsoft.
This gallery is also available as a post in in the techrepublic windows and. This new app replaces the azure authenticator, microsoft account, and multifactor authentication. You can even boost your earning by searching bing on mobile, on edge, and in windows. Microsoft account sign in or create your account today. Using a microsoft account does have some advantages over using a local.
Create a user account in windows windows help microsoft support. Create a microsoft account for your windows 8 tablet. Oct 07, 20 when you first launch the mail client, it will prompt you to switch to a microsoft account on this pc if you did not sign in with a microsoft account see screenshot below. Skip microsoft account screen on windows 8 setup youtube. This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. Use the onedrive for business app in windows 8 office support. Tip disable microsoft account sign in requirement in windows 8. How to change email address of your microsoft account in windows 8 and 8. Youll need to use a microsoft account to set up the account. Set up your microsoft 365 or exchangebased email in windows. Verify that your azure ad joined windows 10 devices were upgraded to windows 10.
Microsoft account is now the preferred signin type since windows 8. A local account is an account that is local to your computer and is not integrated into any of. When you first turn on your new windows 8 or windows 8. The defaults there might instead be the name associated with your account, not your actual username. I didnt feel like linking this temporary machine to my existing microsoft id and just wanted a regular local login. To add an account to the mail app if the email address for your microsoft account ends in, or, just sign in to your pc. Its definitely to your advantage to set up a microsoft account and use your hotmail or live email. Enter the account info for this person to sign in to windows. Come experience the latest technologies first hand and stop by to see us at the windows insider booth. You can create one using an email address you already have, or sign up for a new oneits free.
Microsoft account microsoft account privacy settings. To use everything on this website, turn on javascript in your browser settings. Review your search history, browsing and location activity, and more. For windows 10 auto login or windows 8 auto login, if youre using a microsoft account, be sure to enter the entire email address that you use to sign into windows with, in the user name field. Setting up a microsoft account for windows phone 8. Also, if you have set up a microsoft account, you can easily switch to the local account. The hidden danger of windows 8 microsoft accounts infoworld. But until you create a microsoft account, the nag screen will haunt you whenever you try to access a windows 8 feature.
If youre using a mouse, point to the lowerright corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click settings, and then click change pc settings. I didnt feel like linking this temporary machine to my existing microsoft id. If the email address for your microsoft account ends in, or, just sign in to your pc. Whether youre signing in to windows 8 for the first time, trying to access some start screen apps, or just trying to change a setting, youll eventually see a screen.
Tap or click accounts, and then tap or click other accounts tap or click add an account. However, if you insist on using a local account, youve come into the right place. After the account has been created, you can associate your partner center account with your organizations azure active directory, and then add users to the account. If you already use hotmail, outlook, live, xbox live. During the windows 8 installation procedure, setup prompts you to use a microsoft account to sign in to windows 8. Microsoft rewards get on board with microsoft rewards. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. Each week, you can receive a report on his computing activities. The person identified by this microsoft account will be the account owner and will have full control over the account. Get an email when your kids want a game or app in the microsoft storeinstead of a receipt. If you dont already have a microsoft account, you can get one when you start the signup process. The video shows how to switch your windows 8 local account to microsoft account.
Along with that windows 8 introduced microsoft account sign, microsoft account is becoming more and more convenient. B if not already, sign in to your microsoft account, and go to step 5 below. When you sign in to windows 8 with your microsoft account. If the person youre adding already has a microsoft. Setting up on the phone its strongly advised an account is set up during this stage for previously stored backup to be applied and loaded if youve used windows. If the issue still persists, please post back for further assistance, well be glad to assist. Access your favorite microsoft products and services with just one login. Without their microsoft accounts users are unable to log in to the store, and unable to download the upgrade advisor apps and. Microsoft has rebranded many old accounts windows live id, hotmail id, zune, and xbox live ids into a shiny new microsoft account. Microsofts premier developer conference is set for seattle, wa, may 1921. Type regedit and select the result to open the windows registry editor. Keep your family safer online and stay connected even when youre apart.
Login to onedrive with your microsoft or office 365 account. A microsoft account also gets you into other microsoft sites such as xbox live, zune, and office live. Type the email, phone number, or skype signin that you use for other services outlook, office, etc. Without a microsoft account, you cant install apps, which defeats the purpose of owning a tablet. Microsoft account for windows 8, windows store microsoft. Starting with windows 8 and continuing with windows 10, microsoft has offered you the ability to set up either a local account or a microsoft account. Feb 06, 2017 the key is to sign in to your pc with your microsoft account. Windows insider program get the latest windows features. Microsoft allows you to control your account your way with customizable privacy settings. This video will show you how to add a microsoft account uisng a sony vaio pc with windows 8 installed.
Microsoft designed windows 8 around a microsoft account, which is simply an email address and password. Sign in by using your organization email and password. Verify the device is upgraded to windows 10 business. Oct 17, 2012 windows 8 also introduces the ability to create and login as a local account or a microsoft account. The key is to sign in to your pc with your microsoft account.
Your microsoft account lets you manage everything all in one place. Having trouble signing into your microsoft account on. Without the update, you will receive an older version of the app which only supports twostep verification for work and school accounts. You need to sign in with a microsoft account in order to use the windows 8 mail app. Sign up for a microsoft account for windows 8 dummies. If you dont have a microsoft account yet, read this article and follow steps below to sign up for a microsoft account now. Although you can log in without a microsoft account, youll definitely want one to make full use of your tablet. If youd rather create a new email address, choose get a new email address, choose next, and then follow the instructions. Setting up a microsoft account for windows phone 8 windows. How to delete microsoft account or local account from. Youll need to sign in with a microsoft account that you want to associate with your developer account.
Microsoft added three new security features for accounts, which is good, but you can sign in to windows 8. When you are logged into windows 8, windows will display your full name next to your account picture on the start screen. Luckily, even with the microsoft account, you can configure windows 8 to login automatically. Weve developed a suite of premium outlook features for people with advanced email and calendar needs. Change a password, update security information, and keep vital account details up todate. All the features that require a microsoft account in windows 10. Nov 06, 20 configuring automatic microsoft account logons on windows 8. How to set up a microsoft user account on windows 8. Lumia icon, 1520, 930, 640, 640xl, 730, 735, 830, 532, 535, 540, 635 1gb, 636 1gb, 638 1gb, 430, 435, blu win hd w510u, blu win hd lte x150q, mcj madosma q501 1. Click on users tab, and then click on add a user on the right panel. Feb 05, 2017 windows phone users who roll back their windows 10 mobile handsets to windows phone 8. One way to do that is to be signed into windows 8 using a microsoft account. When your child has a microsoft account, hes subject to whatever controls you place on his computing behavior, no matter what device he uses to log in.
If youre signing into windows 8 for the first time, and you dont want a microsoft account, youll see a cancel button. A microsoft 365 subscription offers an adfree interface, custom domains, enhanced security options, the full desktop version of office, and 1 tb of cloud storage. When you sign in to your microsoft account, you have an allaccess pass to microsoft s premier services. Repair we cant sign into your account error windows 10 8 startup fix hp. From office and windows to xbox and skype, one username and password connects you to the files, photos, people, and content you care about most. And then you can follow the onscreen instructions to create a microsoft or local. How to set up email account in the mail app in windows 8. New features and updated app design are only available if you have completed the windows 10 anniversary update. Sign up a new account on windows 8 microsoft community. In this step, click on sign up for new email address which is used on only those persons who do not a live id.