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How do I switch accounts on my gaming PC?

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. If prompted, enter the credentials that are associated with that Microsoft account.
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How do I change the 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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How do I change my game pass account on PC?

PC gaming account & Microsoft Store account FAQ
  1. Launch the Xbox app and sign in with the Microsoft account you use for Xbox.
  2. Select your gamerpic, then select Settings.
  3. Under Account, select Change my Microsoft Store account.
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How do I change my game pass to another account?

Currently, a primary account holder cannot change ownership. The primary account holder will need to cancel the subscription, which can be done at any time, by signing in to their Services & subscriptions page. Under Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family, select Payment & billing, then Cancel and choose an available option.
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Can I change the Microsoft account linked to my Xbox account?

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I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user just like you. I'll be happy to assist you today. Unfortunately, you cannot change the Microsoft account your Xbox profile is at. The Xbox profile is part of a Microsoft account, so it cannot be transferred to another account.
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Windows 10: How To Switch User Account WITHOUT Signing Out

How do I switch Xbox profiles on PC?

Xbox app for Windows PC
  1. Open the Xbox app.
  2. Select your gamerpic in the top-right corner, and then select Sign Out.
  3. Select Sign In.
  4. Under Use another account, select the Microsoft account that you want to sign in with.
  5. If prompted, enter the credentials that are associated with that Microsoft account.
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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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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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Can you have multiple Microsoft accounts?

You can only be signed in with one Microsoft account at a time, but you can have multiple accounts (such as other family members or your work account) on your computer.
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Is your Microsoft account different from your Xbox account?

The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account. The Xbox account is used for game streaming access, in-game purchases, achievements, and friends.
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How many accounts can you have on PC Game Pass?

Hello Sam, on your console you can share up to two consoles, as you only have xbox console you won't have a problem sharing your account. You can share at the same time with a console and a PC, but not with two PCs at the same time.
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How do I reset my Xbox Game Pass on PC?

Look for the Xbox app and Microsoft Store app in the Windows menu, right-click, click app settings and then click terminate, restore and reset.
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How do I manage my Xbox Game Pass on PC?

How do I find and manage my games? Visit Xbox.com or the Xbox app on your Windows device to check out the latest library of games and learn more about PC Game Pass. Each month, updates for the PC Game Pass library will be shared via the Game Pass social media channels.
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Why can't I switch accounts on my computer?

Create a new user on your computer. If your account is the only user account currently present on your computer, Windows 10 will automatically recognize this and hide the Switch User option. To fix this, you'll need to create another user account first, then check if the option is available afterwards.
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How do I switch users on a locked computer?

Press the Win + L keyboard shortcut to get to the lock screen and select the user account that you want to access. Via the Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), go to the Users tab and select the user account that you want to access.
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What is the shortcut key for switch user?

Switch Accounts Using Ctrl+Alt+Delete

You can also use the infamous Ctrl+Alt+Delete keyboard shortcut to switch user accounts. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously on your keyboard. Next, select “Switch User” on the screen that appears. You'll then be on the login screen.
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How do I find all my Microsoft accounts?

From a Windows 10 device where you're already signed in, select Start > Settings > Accounts . Under Email & app accounts, you'll see the usernames associated with your device.
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How do I have two Microsoft accounts on my computer?

Add people to a home PC
  1. Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
  2. Under Other users, select Add someone else to this PC.
  3. Enter that person's Microsoft account information and follow the prompts.
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How many Microsoft accounts can you have on computer?

Yes you can have two different Microsoft accounts on the same computer/device.
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Do I need an Xbox account to play on PC?

You'll need an account to play games and access other experiences on your Xbox console, Windows PC, and Xbox mobile apps. If you don't already have an account, you can create one for free.
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How to change administrator on Windows 10?

  1. Select Start > Settings > Accounts .
  2. Under Family & other users, select the account owner name (you should see "Local account" below the name), then select Change account type. ...
  3. Under Account type, select Administrator, and then select OK.
  4. Sign in with the new administrator account.
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What happens if I remove my Microsoft account from my PC?

If the account you want to delete is a local account, you will lose everything related to that account that is stored on your computer. That will include your personal data, so be very sure to backup your personal data.
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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 search Xbox profiles on PC?

If you go online to your Xbox account at http://account.xbox.com/, on the right-hand side of the page you will see a column with two tabs that say Messages & Friends. Click on the tab that says Friends and then a search box will appear for you to find someone by Gamertag.
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