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eow
05-27-2012, 10:07 PM
From Windows Account to Local Account

1. Open "more setting" by pressing winsdows key + I, select Users. Then click/tap on “Switch to a Local Account”. Type in your Windows account password.

2. Enter your local account and password.

3. You are now logged in with your Local Account.

From Local Account to Microsoft Account

1. Open "more setting" by pressing winsdows key + I, select Users. Then click/tap on “Switch to a Local Account”. Type in your local account password.

2. Enter your Live ID or your Hotmail account. If you dont have one, just create one by clicking “Sign up for a new email address”

3. You are now logged in with your Windows Account.

netsoou
05-28-2012, 09:46 PM
That works fine for me. Thanks, threeone!

marsian71
06-21-2012, 08:23 AM
when i press win+i, no users name or option for users appears, could you please explain more

Medico
06-21-2012, 11:05 AM
One step was missed in the instructions, Win + I (or Charms Bar), Change PC Settings link at bottom, then Users. Sorry for the confusion.