If you select the option I don't have this person's sign-in information, you can sign up for a new email address and create a new Microsoft account. If you want to create a local account, …

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

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

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.

Learn how to back up and restore apps, settings, files, photos, and Microsoft Edge favorites and preferences on your Windows PC using Windows Backup.

In Windows 10, some features of file and folder sharing over a network have changed, including the removal of HomeGroup. Read on for answers to common questions about other changes …

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.

Use an existing Microsoft account to get started, then add your new account later. Set up your PC using a local account, then learn how to Change from a local account to a Microsoft account.

In case your user profile gets corrupted, here are the steps to create a new one. Add a new user account and configure it as an administrator. For detailed steps, see the article Manage user …

Learn how to reset your PIN if you aren't signed in to Windows and having trouble using your PIN.