question regarding my microsoft account

Robin Eccles 1 Reputation point
2021-01-04T06:00:50.75+00:00

I inherited my computer from someone else and it already had microsoft on it with their account name and passwords , how do I change this to mine account

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
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  1. Dale Kudusi 3,236 Reputation points
    2021-01-04T09:04:48.967+00:00

    Hi,
    You could add new account to your PC and remove the old one following this instruction:
    Add or remove accounts on your PC

    Please feel free to let us know if you need further assistance.

    Best regards.

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  2. Kapil Arya 8,241 Reputation points MVP
    2021-01-04T10:00:50.477+00:00

    Hello,

    To change Microsoft account's email address on your system, follow these steps:

    1. Open Start > Settings > Accounts > Your info
    2. Click the link Sign in with a Local Account instead
    3. Enter your information

    Sign in then do this:

    1. Open Start > Settings > Accounts > Your info
    2. Click the link Sign in with a Microsoft Account instead
    3. Enter your information

    Your email address is changed now.

    Hope this helps!

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