Struggling to Sign Back In with Your Local Account? Get Assistance Here!

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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.

3 Replies
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.