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Can I change my Xbox account on PC?

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Select your gamerpic in the top-right corner, and then select Sign Out. Select Sign In. Under Use another account, select the Microsoft account that you want to sign in with.
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How to unlink an Xbox account from a Microsoft account on PC?

To unlink a device:
  1. Sign in with your Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com/devices/content.
  2. Find the device you want to remove and select Unlink.
  3. Review your device details and select Unlink.
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Is there a way to switch Microsoft accounts on the Xbox?

Switch your profile on Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system, and then select Add or switch.
  3. Choose the profile that you want to switch to.
  4. Enter the password to sign in to the Microsoft account for the new profile.
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How do I transfer my Xbox profile to another account?

To do so:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & System > Add or switch > Add new.
  3. Enter the email address for the Microsoft account that you want to add, and then select Enter. ...
  4. Enter the password for your Microsoft account, and then select Enter.
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Can you use your Xbox account on PC?

Now when you own an Xbox Play Anywhere digital title, it's yours to play both on Xbox and Windows 10 PC.
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How To Switch Microsoft Account on Xbox App (Windows)

How do I change my Microsoft account on my computer?

Select Start , select and hold (or right-click) the account name icon (or picture), then select Switch user. Select the Start button on the taskbar. Then, on the left side of the Start menu, select the account name icon (or picture), then select a different user to switch to their account.
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Is Xbox account same as Microsoft account?

You'll need a Microsoft account to create an Xbox account. A Microsoft account is not the same thing as an Xbox account, although you can use the same email address for both.
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Can I have 2 Xbox accounts on one Microsoft account?

When it comes to accounts for Xbox/Microsoft, there is no way to merge two accounts into a single account. If you would like to be able to monitor both accounts, you can use Family settings to designate them as part of your Family by listing them as child accounts with your own account as the parent one.
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Can I merge two Xbox accounts?

You can't combine or merge Microsoft accounts, but if you have multiple accounts, you can share your Xbox Live Gold subscription and content on your Xbox One. To do this, make sure that all of your accounts are on the same Xbox One console, and then select that console as your home Xbox.
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Can you transfer data to another Microsoft account?

In WIndows you can change the MS account by first changing it to a Local Account at Settings > Accounts > Your Info > Sign in with a Local Account Instead. Let it convert, restart PC then go back to the same place to Sign in with a MS account instead and add your new MS Account. Feel free to ask back any questions.
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Can I unlink my Xbox account from Microsoft account?

It is not possible to remove your Xbox account from one Microsoft account and put it into another Microsoft account.
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What happens if I unlink my Microsoft account from my computer?

removing your account from the device will prevent access to your microsoft services (one drive etc), this is what the reset does. unlinking the device from the account will mean that the device does not affect your microsoft store device limit and keeps your account tidy.
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What happens if I remove my Xbox from my Microsoft account?

Before you completely delete your Xbox Live account, you should know that once you request deletion, it's gone forever – and that includes all your games, funds, subscriptions, and everything you have on the account.
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How do I transfer my Xbox gamertag to another email?

Scroll down the page to the “Account info” section, then click on the “Edit account info” link on the right. The “Manage how you sign in to Microsoft” page appears. Click on “add email” within the “Account alias” section. Type in the new “email address,” then click on “Add alias.”
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Can I have 2 Microsoft accounts on the same computer?

You cannot have two Microsoft accounts open simultaneously on one computer, one of the reason is that the accounts can be linked to different features. However, if you have multiple Microsoft accounts, you can create new users according to the accounts and add the accounts in the new users.
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Can you have 2 Microsoft accounts with same email?

If you see a screen asking, "Which account do you want to use?" when you sign in, it means that you may have two accounts with Microsoft using the same email address.
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What does linking Xbox accounts do?

Stay connected to friends across your social networks while gaming on a Windows device. Link your favorites such as Discord, Facebook, Reddit, Steam, Twitch, Twitter, and more. With a few exceptions, you'll only have to link an account once.
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How to switch Microsoft Accounts on PC without losing everything?

How to change Microsoft email account without deleting my data?
  1. Sign in using the Microsoft account that you want to change.
  2. Go to Settings.
  3. Click Accounts.
  4. Under Your email and accounts, click Sign in with a local account instead.
  5. Type the password of the Microsoft account and click Next.
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How to change Microsoft account on computer without losing data?

Just Open the "PC Settings" app and go to the Account section. There you can disconnect from the old email account and connect it to your new Microsoft Account while leaving all your stuff in place. If you still having problems with this, I will be around to help you. Regards.
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How do I remove the original Microsoft account from my computer?

Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Other users. Select the person's name or email address, then select Remove. Read the disclosure and select Delete account and data. Note that this will not delete the person's Microsoft account, but it will remove their sign-in info and account data from your PC.
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Will making a new Xbox account delete everything?

If you just create a new Xbox/MS account and delete the old one, then you will permanently lose all your digital games and progress.
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Can I keep my games if I make a new Xbox account?

Now every time you sign into your Xbox LIVE profile and play the game, your saved game is automatically stored in the cloud. Existing game saves: If you have an existing saved game that you want to store in the cloud, you can move the saved game to the cloud.
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Does removing Microsoft account delete files?

If you remove a user profile account, all personal files in that account will be deleted. You can find and backup your personal data in C:Users folder\ Your user profile name before removing it. But, if your account is linked to OneDrive, your files will remain as they are.
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What happens if I have multiple Microsoft accounts?

Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings.
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What does signing out of your Microsoft account do?

Signing out of Office lets you disconnect from services like OneDrive, removes your settings, and clears the list of frequently used documents. You can sign out of Office from within any Office app. You can also use a web browser to sign out of Office remotely.
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