How to change the default Windows Live ID in Windows Phone 7

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When you start using Windows Phone 7, you will need to have and setup a Windows Live ID. The first ID you use will be its default Live ID, and your Phone will be registered against this Windows Live ID.

You will require this ID to access features like Marketplace, Xbox LIVE and Zune Pass from your Windows Phone 7.

But what if you decide to change your default mail Windows Live ID?

Well there is no way to change this Live ID, and the only way to do it is to go for a Reset! After a reset, you can use the other Id you want to. The other additional email accounts can ofcourse be removed without needing to reset the phone.

To Reset your Windows Phone, flick and go the App list page and scroll down to Settings. Open it and tap on About, which may appear towards the end of the list. Here you will see the button: reset your phone.

Tap it and your Windows Phone will reset itself back to factory settings!

Do note that resetting your Windows phone back to the original factory settings will erase all personal data, apps photos, videos, music and other content and it may not be possible for you to transfer purchased content to a different Windows Live ID.

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Anand aka HappyAndyK is an end-user Windows enthusiast, a Microsoft MVP in Windows Desktop Experience since 2007, and the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, TheGeeksClub.com & WinVistaClub.com. Creating a System Restore Point before trying out a new software or a tweak is always recommended.

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  • bijal mehta

    Solution that u have given is not on how to change default live id but its on how to setup device after reset.

  • ShouldveGottenAnAndroid!

    Dumbest fucking shit ever. Fuck windows phones.

  • Ubik2009

    unF****ing believable. Very. The same if i wanted to change an account on the PC, i would have to format the disk. Very deep sheet.

  • nick

    Mickeysoft must have given some real morons the development of WP. Can’t believe Zune and now this! Does no one at mickeysoft have the guts to sort this OS out?