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  1. Manage User Accounts in Windows - Microsoft Support

    Microsoft recommends using a Microsoft account, not a local account, when signing in to Windows. Using a Microsoft account in Windows allows for seamless integration of Microsoft …

  2. Change From a Local Account to a Microsoft Account in Windows

    Learn how to change your Windows sign in from a local account to a Microsoft account to sync your settings across all your devices.

  3. KB5020282—Account lockout available for built-in local …

    Oct 11, 2022 · In an effort to prevent further brute force attacks, we are implementing account lockouts for Administrator accounts. Beginning in the October 11, 2022, or later Windows …

  4. Change or reset your password in Windows - Microsoft Support

    Discover the step-by-step process to change or reset your Windows password if you've lost or forgotten it. This guide will help you regain access to your Windows account quickly and securely.

  5. How to change your user account name - Microsoft Support

    The user account name on a Windows device shows the name of the signed-in Microsoft account or work/school account. To change which user is signed in, select the Start button on the taskbar.

  6. Windows 10 may display the Administrator account at the sign-in …

    Provides resolution steps for Windows 10 version 1709 PCs that boot to a sign-in screen that only displays the Administrator account.

  7. Check if you have local admin rights to install Office

    If you're not already an admin, when the User Account Control window appears during the Office installation, a person with administrator rights on your computer must type in their admin …

  8. How to determine your user account type in Windows

    On Windows-based operating systems, your user account type controls what tasks you can perform on your computer, in some cases you may need administrative rights to perform some …

  9. Change Your Account Picture in Windows - Microsoft Support

    Here's how. Change your user account picture In the Settings app on your Windows device, select Accounts > Your info or use the following shortcut: Your info Under Adjust your photo, …

  10. Create a password reset disk for a local account in Windows

    Learn how to create a password reset disk for a local account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.