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  1. madprofessorus

    Windows 10 Special characters and programs compatibility

    I upgraded to windows 10 from 8.1.on 8.1 my user name(not my Microsoft account name), was using special (non English) characters. After upgrading to 10,I noticed that I couldn't install a specific program, an Android emulator called nox.I made a local account on my pc using standard English...
  2. BigTom1990

    Windows 10 Can't switch from local account to microsoft account

    Hi. I'm on the account settings, and the link to "Sign into a microsoft account" isn't working from the menu. Any suggestions?
  3. Phillip Dieckmann

    Windows 8 Windows 8 Password Reset

    Good Day, I hope I am posting this in the correct location, I have come across a laptop with Windows 8 on, the user forgot the password, it is a local account with no admin account, how can one go about resetting the password? I have tried ntpassword, but it does not support Win8. Any...
  4. Saltgrass

    Windows 10 Check Dump file from Borderlands in Steam?

    If anyone wants to check this dump file, here it is. The situation is I start Borderlands in Steam, the Splash Screen comes up but when I click play, it just goes away, no game starts. I see a comment about some instruction not being able to write to some memory address. If it is saying that...
  5. Saltgrass

    Windows 10 System Account confusion or Windows 10 normal?

    When I was trying to download an App from the store, I was told I needed to sign into a Microsoft Account. So I checked my User info and noticed the indications in the attachment. If I am on a Local account, why is the "Disconnect my Microsoft account" there? Has Windows 10 changed how this...
  6. S

    server 2012: administrator password expired?

    When I try to login with the local Administrator account I get the answer the username or password is not correct. Some time before it went correct but I saw in the right down corner the message: change your password because it will expire in one day.I've seen this message a number of times. Is...
  7. N

    Windows 8 deleting accounts in win8

    Hi, An "ADMINISTRATOR Local account" appeared out of nowhere, is it possible to delete it and is the guest one necessary? ...thnx .....nick Link Removed
  8. C

    Windows 8 Windows Live account password is automatically memorized when making a purchase in the Windows Store

    Platform: WIN 8.1 Spring Update Using a local (domain) account to login to Windows Using a MS Live account just for the purpose of installing Store apps The first time you go to install a store app you are prompted for your Live account credentials. Once entered, the only choice is SAVE or...
  9. Pinkdolphins

    Windows 8 Account Picture Error

    I've recently been having problems with setting my account picture. It will come up with an error every time I try to change it. I haven't changed my account picture in 6 days nor been on my computer in 6 days (which I doubt affects it). I actually had this problem before (a month and a week ago...
  10. C

    Windows 8 Changing a Local User Account on Windows 8.1 to an Existing Windows Account

    In order to create a User Account with a name that is identical to the User Names used on my two other computers (Vista platforms), I created a Local Account on 8.1 with the same User Name. Now that the account is in operation, is it possible to link that profile to my Windows account? My...
  11. B

    Windows 8 Sharing a Windows 8 laptop

    Hello, I will be sharing my Windows 8 laptop with my brother. I would like to log into my laptop with my microsoft account while my bro will use a local account with his own user ID and password. I understand that signing in with a microsoft account will sync all my online details such as...
  12. B

    Windows 8 Update the apps of Windows Store for all users

    Hi It is possible update for all users the Windows Store apps with a local account belonging to the Administrators group? Then, I believe that the management of updating of the Windows Store apps can also be managed only by administrators. Right? If so, how do I do this? Thanks Bye
  13. B

    Windows 8 Keep the full name of a local account

    Hi Using Windows 8 Enterprise 64 bit, I have noticed that the full name of a local account (set with the net users "<username>" /fullname:"<full name>" command) is deleted whenever I switch from a Microsoft account to the local account associated with it. So, how do I have to prevent this...
  14. B

    Windows 8 Problem on the displaying of the new name of an account

    Hi I created a local account in Windows 8 Enterprise 64-bit and then, via the User Accounts applet, I have renamed this account and I restarted the computer. Now, I have logged into this account and I switched to my Microsoft account and I restarted the system. So, I logged on to this...
  15. Achyut Dwivedi

    Windows 8 Cannot switch to a microsoft account

    I had already switched my local account to a microsoft account but when I again switched it to a local account I cannot switch it back to my microsoft account as when I enter my win 8 password and enter the email address it gets stuck on "Please Wait". Please help me.
  16. K

    Windows 8 File permission problems

    Purchased new laptop win 8 installed.. went though the normal install stuff.. named computer etc.. did windows updates.. installed my programs.. usual stuff.. I am a digital designer and make own jpgs, pngs etc. My problem is when I go to access some of these files it wont let me change them...
  17. B

    Windows 8 switch from local to microsoft account

    when I follow the onscreen directions to do this I get to the last step and get this, were sorry something went wrong,your account wasn't changed to this Microsoft account.code:0xd0000225 any ideas?
  18. A

    Windows 8 Windows 8 Installation; Internet Connected or Not To Be Connected?

    I have noticed a slight variance during the installation of Windows 8 while the PC is connected to the internet and while it is not. Not being connected seems to be a little faster as it does not ask to sign in with your Windows Live ID, nor does is ask if you want to sign in with a Microsoft...
  19. News

    Windows 8 Windows 8 Tip: Convert a Local Account to a Microsoft Account

    By Paul Thurrott With Windows 8, its preferable to sign into your PC with a Microsoft account—or what we still call a Windows Live ID—to take advantage of SkyDrive-based settings sync and deep integration with several new Metro-style apps and other capabilities. But if you signed in with a local...
  20. L

    Windows 7 log on locally windows 7

    Hi all I have in the past joined my pc to a domain(for lab practice) and now I simply wish to log on locally to the machine. In the past on the log on screen with XP we have the choose domain then log on locally this computer option. Now I am presented with no such option in 7!! I can...
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