Navigation section

loss of access

About this tag
The tag 'loss of access' on WindowsForum.com covers situations where users lose access to their accounts, applications, or network connectivity. Common scenarios include a local account being replaced after someone associates a Microsoft account to the computer, an app like Messenger disappearing after an update installs Skype, and network errors such as 'No Network Access' or 'Limited Connection' that prevent internet use. These threads discuss troubleshooting steps, potential causes, and recovery options for Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 systems. The tag is relevant for users experiencing unexpected changes to their accounts, missing applications, or network connectivity issues.
  1. P

    Windows 10 Account lost after someone associated their Microsoft account to this computer.

    So i have been using windows 8.1 and only had one local account in this computer. I come back to find that someone has associated their cloud account to this computer and now my account is missing and now i have their accounts instead and windows 10. My question is, can i somehow retrieve my...
    • planck662
    • Thread
    • computer issues data retrieval loss of access operating system system restore tech support windows 10 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. Jimbo22

    Windows 8 Messenger Update Unexpectedly Installs Skype and Disappears

    Well I've been using both messenger and Skype on my laptop. I haven't updated messenger on my laptop for a long while now. Today I start up my laptop and I see messenger wants to automatically start. So I figure I'll wait till its done starting up and change that in the preferences, no big...
    • Jimbo22
    • Thread
    • installation laptop loss of access messenger popup skype software troubleshooting update user preferences
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  3. J

    Windows 7 "No Network Access" and "Limited Connection/Connectivity" ?

    Hey, I am really hoping someone can help me solve this problem, it's driving me up the wall! When I started using my computer this morning everything was fine, and then "no network access" kept appearing, along with "limited connection/connectivity". I would troubleshoot the problem, but then...
    • JammyBlue
    • Thread
    • black screen computer issues connectivity limited connectivity loss of access network reconnect troubleshooting user support windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
Back
Top