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Why we can't sign into Microsoft account Windows 10?

Is it your password wrong spell that leads to Microsoft account locked out? Or if because your Microsoft account is blocked, you cannot use it for Windows 10 logon? I think these are two main reasons that make we fail to sign in Microsoft account Windows 10.

If you’re using a computer that’s running Windows 10 as its operating system, you’ll need a Microsoft account to log in. If you have an existing account with Outlook.com, Hotmail, Office 365, OneDrive, Skype, Xbox or Windows, good news — the email address and password that you use to access that account will also work as your Microsoft.
Even after providing the correct information if your Windows 10 can't sign into Microsoft account, then you need to look for complicated solutions, like the Group Policy Settings.
Once done, restart your computer and sign-in to your Microsoft Account. The issue must have got resolved by now. FIX 5: Change EnableLUA value in the Registry: If some values in the Registry are modified, it can also trigger the “Can’t sign in with Microsoft account Windows 10” issue.

So how to fix the problem 'can't sign into Microsoft account Windows 10'?

I tried all the steps but still couldn't sign into my Microsoft Account from my Windows 10. The step: 'From the menu on the left choose Family & other people. Click on Add someone else to this PC.' Even has the same result, in which a window pops up only for a couple seconds before closing by itself. Restart computer The first method to fix the 'We can't sign in to your account,' or the 'You've been signed in with a temporary profile' error message involves restarting your computer several.

If you just want to sign into Windows 10, there will be several ways available for you. For example:

1. Sign into Windows 10 with other existing local user accounts.
2. Create new administrator account for Windows 10 logon.
3. Reinstall Windows 10 system to remove all Windows login settings.

But if you have to log into Windows 10 with this Microsoft account, you will have only two choices.

I think no matter if it is necessary or you have to sign into Windows 10 with Microsoft account, it is better to get back your Microsoft account than ingoring this problem, if you still want this Microsoft account.

Option 1: Unlock Microsoft Account Windows 10

Two useful tips to unlock Microsoft account on Windows 10 PC after password forgot or lost:

Tip 1: Unlock Microsoft account with Microsoft service

While you are prompted that password is incorrect on Windows 10 login screen, Microsoft account is locked, and there is also a tip provided for you at the same time to unlock Microsoft account. Take it and go to Microsoft service page account.live.com/password/reset.

Find another accessible computer and go to Microsoft account password reset page, which will guide you to reset Microsoft account forgotten password.

What you need to do in the process:

1. Confirm the Microsoft account you want to reset password
2. Provide a way, phone number or email account to verify your identity
3. Enter security code and reset Microsoft account password

Tip 2: Unlock Microsoft Account with iSunshare software

Now that Microsoft account has been added for Windows 10 logon, surely you can take it as the same to local account. Learn to reset Windows 10 Microsoft account password with Windows 10 Password Genius which will unlock Microsoft account just like unlock Windows 10 administrator account.

What you need to do:

1. Install and run Windows 10 Password Genius on another accessible computer.
2. Burn the iSunshare software into USB or CD-ROM as a boot disc.
3. Make your locked Windows 10 computer start from the boot disc.
4. Then you can reset password for locked Microsoft account on Windows 10.

If you find password reset still cannot solve the problem 'can't sign into Microsoft account Windows 10', probably the Microsoft account is blocked. Get the means below to unblock Microsoft account in Windows 10.

Option 2: Unblock Microsoft account Windows 10

Microsoft account is blocked and can't sign in Windows 10 with it? Find the reasons and choose a proper way to unblock Microsoft account for Windows 10. In general, Microsoft account is probably blocked by Microsoft, group policy or registry etc.

Way 1: Unblock Microsoft account online with security code

While Microsoft account is blocked by Microsoft because of unusual activity, please sign in Microsoft account on Microsoft website and get a security code to unlock Microsoft account.

1. Try to sign in Microsoft account website.

2. Receive security code via phone number or email address.

3. Enter security code online and change Microsoft account password.

4. At last, you will be prompted that you have completed Microsoft account unlock.

This is the fastest and common way to unblock Microsoft account. But if you cannot complete the process, please check if it is because of following reasons.

1. Cannot get security code

If you cannot get security code through your available phone number or email address, click 'I didn't get a code' when you're prompted for a code at sign-in, or 'I don't have access to these' when you are changing or resetting your password. Then follow Microsoft instructions to do. Eventually if Microsoft account still cannot be unblocked, please fill the online form to contact with Microsoft.

2. Recently turned on two-step verification

If you've turned on two-step verification recently, probably some apps and devices will tell you your password is incorrect, because they haven't been updated to prompt you for a security code. At this moment, instead of the regular password, you'll need to use an app password to get in Microsoft account.

Way 2: Change group policy settings to unblock Microsoft account

This way would apply to your Microsoft account if it is blocked by a group policy. So when you are sure, follow action below to unlock your Microsoft account and you would be able to login normally.

1. Access Windows 10 with local administrator and go to Search.

2. Type 'group policies editor' and open Edit Group Policies.

3. Navigate to the following path and find Accounts: Block Microsoft accounts.
Computer ConfigurationWindows SettingsSecurity SettingsLocal PoliciesSecurity OptionsAccounts: Block Microsoft Accounts

4. Right-click on it and go to its Properties. Select 'This policy is disabled' from the drop-down menu.

Way 3: Edit registry and add Microsoft account again to Windows 10

If changing group policy still could not help, please try to solve your problem in registry editor.

1. Go to Search, type 'regedit', and open Registry Editor.

2. Navigate to the following path: HKEY_USERS.DEFAULTSoftwareMicrosoftIdentityCRLStoredIdentities

3. You'll find your account there, right-click on it, and delete it.

4. Close Registry Editor, and go to Settings Accounts Family & other users.

5. Try to add Microsoft account again in Windows 10 for logon.

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Just upgraded to Windows 10 and skipped the sign up process at the beginning. But now when I click on the “Sign in with a Microsoft account instead” link, nothing happens at all. I can’t even make the sign up dialog box appear. Please help!

Unable to sign into Microsoft account in Windows 10? Or it won’t accept your credentials? In this article we’ll show you 4 possible ways to fix the issue “cannot log in to your Microsoft account in Windows 10”.

Method 1: Disable All Non-Microsoft Services

Press the Windows + R key combination, type msconfig and press Enter.
When the System Configuration dialog opens, click the Services tab. Put a tick in the “Hide all Microsoft services” box at the bottom left, and then click Disable all.
Click Apply and then OK. Restart your computer and try to sign in to Microsoft account.

Method 2: Enable Microsoft Account Sign-in Assistant Service