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Windows 10 microsoft account issue!

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I have a problem with windows 10, Right after upgrading i made the mistake of logging in with a microsoft account and now when i try singing in with a local account instead i get the 0x80004005 error and it says that something went wrong, i have tried researching this problem but couldnt find a solution so if anyone know how to fix this i would be very happy! :)
 
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Try the following;

1) Go in Start==>Settings==>Accounts==>Sign-in Options==> Change Pin

In this step create the pin. Also change the password there.

2) Then open any browser and go to https://account.microsoft.com/about to Sign in your Microsoft Account and use the new password which you have changed .

3) After logging in the Microsoft account click on your Name==>Account settings.

4) On the next screen, Scroll down to Devices. There you see a symbol of PC below the word 'Devices' and see all in front of the word 'Devices'. Click on 'see all'.

5) There you see your devices. Remove the device by clicking Remove PC and wait for 5 minutes to sync with your PC. Make sure that you are well connected to Internet so that the PC...
Hello,

Try the following;

1) Go in Start==>Settings==>Accounts==>Sign-in Options==> Change Pin

In this step create the pin. Also change the password there.

2) Then open any browser and go to https://account.microsoft.com/about to Sign in your Microsoft Account and use the new password which you have changed .

3) After logging in the Microsoft account click on your Name==>Account settings.

4) On the next screen, Scroll down to Devices. There you see a symbol of PC below the word 'Devices' and see all in front of the word 'Devices'. Click on 'see all'.

5) There you see your devices. Remove the device by clicking Remove PC and wait for 5 minutes to sync with your PC. Make sure that you are well connected to Internet so that the PC will sync properly.

6) After this you go to account in setting to switch back to Local account.

This should help you login to your Local account.
 
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