In Windows 11, you can create two types of user accounts: local and Microsoft. A local user account is nothing but a type of user account that does not use a Microsoft account. While the Windows 11 setup pushes users to use a Microsoft account while setting up their account, there are ways to set […]
How To Download Windows 11 Latest Version ISO From Microsoft
Do you want to download Windows 11 latest version ISO image file so that you can create a bootable Windows 11 USB drive? Would you like to download the latest version of Windows 11 ISO to perform a clean install? If yes, here is how to download the latest Windows 11 ISO image file from […]
How To Stop Microsoft Teams From Starting Automatically In Windows 10/11
With default settings, when you install the Microsoft Teams app, it’s configured to load automatically with Windows. This means that the Teams app automatically starts when you turn on the PC. For some users, this might be very helpful as they can start using the Teams app without any delay. However, many users do not […]
Do I Need A Microsoft Account To Upgrade To Windows 11?
In Windows 7 and earlier versions, we had only local user accounts. Then, starting with Windows 10, Microsoft introduced the concept of signing in with a Microsoft account. A Microsoft account allows you to sync your settings across PCs, buy apps and games from Store, find and erase stolen Windows devices and do much more. […]
How To Unlink Windows 10 License From Your Microsoft Account
Windows 10 lets you link your Windows 10 license to your Microsoft account. Linking Windows 10 license to your Microsoft account enables you to reactivate Windows 10 on the same device without any issues, especially after replacing the storage and motherboard. When Windows 10 license is linked to your Microsoft account, the Settings > Update […]
How To Delete A Microsoft Account From Windows 10 PC
In addition to the standard local user account, Windows 10 also allows you to sign in with a Microsoft account. A Microsoft account is nothing but an email account from Outlook.com, Hotmail.com, Live.com, MSN.com or any other webmail service from Microsoft (you can also use Gmail or Yahoo email to create a Microsoft account). Signing […]
Reset Microsoft Account Password From Windows 10 Login Screen
Microsoft allows PC users to sign-in to Windows 10 using a Microsoft account. While it’s possible to create a traditional local user account and use Windows 10 without a Microsoft account, you miss out syncing features when you are using a local user account to sign-in to Windows 10. Most PC users are using a […]
How To Create A Microsoft Account For Windows 10/11
There are many benefits of signing into Windows 10/11 with a Microsoft account. A Microsoft account allows you to sync Windows settings across devices, purchase apps, music, movies, and games from the Store, link your Windows license to your Microsoft account, access services like OneDrive, and more. While installing Windows 10/11, the setup offers you […]
How To Change Your Microsoft Account Phone Number
While creating a Microsoft account, the sign-up page asks you to add an alternative email address and a phone number as security information to your Microsoft account. The alternative email address and phone number will be used when you want to change or reset forgotten Microsoft account password or to alert you if Microsoft finds […]
How To Reopen Your Closed Microsoft Account
Did you close your Microsoft account recently? Would you like to reopen your closed Outlook, Live, or Hotmail account? In this guide, we will see how to reopen your closed Microsoft account. Closing a Microsoft account is easier than creating one. In our how to close and delete a Microsoft account guide, we have talked […]