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The thread discusses a Windows 10 user noticing their email address now appearing as their username, likely due to using a Microsoft account instead of a local account. The original poster clarifies they’ve used a longstanding email account without issues until recently, and has also added a Microsoft Hotmail account. A response suggests switching from a Microsoft account to a local account as a potential solution. Overall, the exchange is helpful and seeks advice to resolve the username display issue.
JeromeBernardJames

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Have a Windows 10 notebook and this may not be an OS issue but I write to inquire. Have an online email account and now find that the username now shows the email address instead. Tried to delete, backspace, etc with no effect. Could this be a cache issue? Guidance sought
 

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Neemobeer

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If it shows your email account you're using an MS account for authentication vs a local account.
 

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JeromeBernardJames

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Much thanks for the timely reply. I have had the netzero email account for twenty years and have never had this issue until this week. Got a microsoft hotmail email account 5 years ago.
 

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