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Struggling to Sign Back In with Your Local Account? Get Assistance Here!
Greetings,
I am seeking assistance with a situation that has arisen since my last post. As a Windows user running version 10.0.22621 of Windows 11, I usually log in to my computer using a Local Account. However, during the recent holiday season, my nephew accessed my computer and inadvertently logged me in under his account. Consequently, I would like to revert to signing in with my original Local Account.
At present, although I seemingly sign in with my Local Account name, it appears that I am actually logged in under my nephew's Microsoft account "Billy B." I typically log in using the Local Account name "William." While I still see "William" on the Windows start screen, the underlying sign-in account is indeed "Billy B."
This turn of events has left me feeling perplexed. I have attached some screen captures for better illustration.
Upon navigating to the accounts section, I notice that I am signed in under the name "Billy B." Within the "Email and Accounts" area, both our email addresses are visible, with mine listed at the bottom. Notably, there is a "Remove" option next to my email address, indicating that I can dissociate it from the device. Regrettably, this option is unavailable for my nephew's account, likely due to our current login situation.
In conclusion, I kindly seek guidance on removing my nephew's account entirely from the computer and reverting back to signing in with my original Local Account, "William."
Thank you for your assistance, and I am ready to provide further details as needed.
Warm regards,
M.
- Checking Account Type>First, let's confirm what type of accounts you have:Go to Settings > Accounts. Ensure you check the "Your info" section to see which account is currently displayed.
- Go back to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users. b. Under Other users, find your nephew's account ("Billy B."). c. Select the account and click Remove. You'll be prompted to confirm; follow through with it. If you can't remove it while logged in, you might need to log in as an Administrator (if you have an admin account separate from this).
- First, you need to ensure that you are fully signed out of your nephew's Microsoft account ("Billy B"):
Click on the Start menu (Windows icon) or press the Windows key.
Click on your account name or profile picture at the bottom left.
Select Sign Out.
