Microsoft recommends using a Microsoft account, not a local account, when signing in to Windows. Using a Microsoft account in Windows allows for seamless integration of Microsoft services, …

Learn how to change your Windows sign in from a local account to a Microsoft account to sync your settings across all your devices.

Discover the step-by-step process to change or reset your Windows password if you've lost or forgotten it. This guide will help you regain access to your Windows account quickly and securely.

When you switch user accounts in Windows, you move between different user accounts on the same device without closing any applications or ending the current session. This allows multiple users to …

Learn how to create a password reset disk for a local account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

The user account name on a Windows device shows the name of the signed-in Microsoft account or work/school account. To change which user is signed in, select the Start button on the taskbar.

Look below the PIN text box: If the option I forgot my PIN is available, select it and follow the instructions to reset your PIN. If there are multiple accounts on the device, choose the one you need to reset. …

On the sign-in screen, select another account from the list in the lower left. To sign in with an account that’s not listed, select Other user and type that account’s credentials. Once signed in, check for …

Important: If you have a Microsoft account, ensure to change the new user from a local account to a Microsoft account. For more information, see Change from a local account to a Microsoft account.

Here's how. Change your user account picture In the Settings app on your Windows device, select Accounts > Your info or use the following shortcut: Your info Under Adjust your photo, select Choose …