Why does my Microsoft account have someone else's name?

It sounds like your Microsoft Account has been accessed by someone else. Have you allowed anyone else to access your computer - even remotely? Microsoft Account Help -> see change password and help protect your Microsoft account and others. Also contact PayPal and change your password there.

Why is my Microsoft account showing a different name?

If the display name doesn't change right away, or if the old name is still showing in emails, your information may be cached. To get the name to update quickly, you can switch to your local account, then sign back in to your Microsoft account.

What to do if your Microsoft account has the wrong name on it?

Update the name on your Microsoft account

Sign in to account.microsoft.com. Select Your info. Select Edit name to change the name on your account.

Has someone else signed into my Microsoft account?

If you think someone else may have accessed your account, go back to the Security basics page and select Change password. Create a strong password that you can remember, and don't share it with anybody else.

How do I remove someone else's 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.

How to Change Your Account Name on Windows 10

Why I can't remove a Microsoft account from my PC?

Way 1: Stop the Login Process

Step 1: Press the Win + I key to open Settings. Step 2: Then navigate to Accounts > Your info > Stop signing in to all Microsoft apps automatically. After that, your information will show the Local Account instead of your email.

How do I remove an owner from Microsoft?

To remove another team owner, first change their role from owner to member, then remove them. After you remove someone from a team, you can always add them back to the team later on by selecting Add member. Note: Team owners can remove members from a team, but only an admin can remove someone from the organization.

Can you get a hacked Microsoft account back?

1) Go to Recover your account and type in the email address, phone number, or Skype name you use to sign in. Then select Next. 2) We'll ask where you'd like to get your security code. Select Next.

What would someone do with my Microsoft account?

If someone gets access to your Microsoft account, they may be able to use your email to reset the passwords for your other accounts, like banking and online shopping. You can change your password on the Security basics page at any time.

How do I find out what accounts are linked to my Microsoft account?

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.

How do I reset my Microsoft account?

How do I reset my Microsoft account name?

Does my Microsoft account have to be my real name?

The answer to your question shall be yes, you may add your full name while billing or making payments and keep other name to your profile. Hope this information is helpful. If you need further assistance, get back to us. We will be glad to assist you.

How can I tell if I have two Microsoft accounts?

Sign in at account.microsoft.com and click on 'Your Info' > 'Manage how you sign in to Microsoft' to check if you have other email address or alias that is listed on your Microsoft account. Hope this helps.

How do I merge Microsoft accounts?

For security reasons, it's not possible to merge or combine Microsoft accounts, nor can you transfer such things as your game progress or gamertag, account purchases and balance from one account to another. Microsoft personal accounts and Microsoft 365 work or school accounts can be used side by side.

How do I change my Microsoft account name on my device?

How did my Office 365 account get hacked?

The most common scenario is that a member of their organization became the victim of a phishing scam and the attacker obtained the password for their account. (Note: If you are not an admin please read How to determine whether your Office 365 account has been compromised instead.)

Is a Gmail account a Microsoft account?

First of all, they're different accounts. Your original Gmail address is your Google account, and it gives you access to Google's services and devices. Even if it's associated with a Gmail address, your Microsoft account is a different account that gives you access only to Microsoft's devices and services.

How do I report a Microsoft scammer?

While you're on a suspicious site in Microsoft Edge, select the Settings and More (…) icon towards the top right corner of the window, then Help and feedback > Report unsafe site.

How do you know if your email account has been hacked?

How do I know if my IP address has been hacked?

Should I delete my email if it was hacked?

Should I delete my email after it's hacked? No, don't delete your email, even after it's been hacked. This is because most email providers will recycle old and deleted email addresses. If you're concerned, stop using your email for sending or receiving messages, but don't delete it.

How do I remove someone as an owner?

The only way to forcibly change the ownership status is through a legal action and the resultant court order. However, if an owner chooses to be removed from the deed, it is simply a matter of preparing a new deed transferring that owner's interest in the property.

How do I remove owner and computer name from a File?

How do I delete a user without admin rights?

Enter net user and press Enter. You will now see all user account in the system. Then type net user accname /del and press Enter. For example: If you want to delete the user account named computer, then the command line net user computer /del.