Posts under Microsoft Account tag.

Troubleshoot Microsoft Account payment issues and problems

We use Microsoft Account to make payments for several services and products including Xbox, Office 365, and so on. While it works smoothly most of the times, there may be times that you face problems with Microsoft payments or the […]

Unable to create or add new Microsoft Account in Windows 10

If you face issues while creating a new Microsoft Account or while adding a new Microsoft Account for using any Windows app, the suggestions in this post may help you. Please go through the entire post and then see which […]

It looks like someone else might be using your account: Outlook, SkyDrive, Xbox

If you see message It looks like someone else might be using your account when you go on to sign into your Outlook, SkyDrive, Xbox, here are a few things you need to know. Over the last few years, Microsoft […]

You need to fix your Microsoft Account for apps error in Windows 10

Microsoft has changed the way of using an operating system. Using a Microsoft Account now makes things a lot easier as it can help sync your apps, settings as well as the user experience across devices. Some users have reported […]

How to merge or link Skype and Microsoft Account – FAQ

Microsoft will be syncing your Skype and Microsoft Account into one, to allow for an easier and more convenient login process. This lets you access all your preferred Microsoft services including Xbox, Skype, and Mail, via one login, and makes Skype […]

How to change Primary email address of Microsoft Account for Windows 10

Your primary Microsoft Account in Windows 10 offers an easy way to sign into Microsoft services that help you maximize your user experience. But what if you feel the need to change it some day? In this post, we will […]

How to link Windows 10 license to Microsoft Account

Thanks to Digital Entitlement, Microsoft now gives you a digital license for your Windows 10, as well as other Microsoft software, that you can save to the cloud, linking it to your Microsoft Account, so that whenever you fresh install […]

Add, Edit Payment Method, Remove Credit Card in Windows Store in Windows 10

Apps that we as computer or mobile users use is all about getting things done – booking travel, checking the weather, working, photo editing, checking health parameters, etc. We like getting all these services for free but sometimes, you get […]

How to delete your Microsoft Account permanently

There might come a day you no longer feel the need to have a Microsoft Account. Maybe you are Jason Bourne and are being hunted by the U.S. government, and as such, want to keep a non-existent Internet footprint. Chances […]

Harden Microsoft Account Privacy Settings

Microsoft respects its users’ privacy and thus give them full control over the privacy settings of your Microsoft Account. If you want to stay away the online threats and perils, it is very important to keep your online accounts safe […]

Fix: We couldn’t sign you in error message in Windows 8

In Windows 8 or later, you requires a strong network connection if you’re signing in for the first time using Microsoft Account. You also need a non-intermittent web connection when you’re using Windows Store. Many times users have fluctuating Internet connection […]

Your device is offline. Please sign in with the last password used on this device

There may be a time, when you may receive a Your device/PC is offline. Please sign in with the last password used on this device/PC message, when you start your Windows 10 or Windows 8 computer and try to log […]

Microsoft Account protection: Login and security tips

The Microsoft Account is an online account that you use to sign in, into your Outlook.com, Hotmail.com, and other email IDs. It can also be used to sign into other Microsoft services and devices like XBox Live, Windows Phone and […]

Microsoft Account hacked? Help is here!

If you find that an unauthorized person has signed into your Windows Live, Hotmail, Outlook Microsoft Account then this article will show you the way to recover your Microsoft Account. Microsoft Account hacked Ask yourself: When and how could this have […]

Enable additional new Security Features for your Microsoft Account

The year 2013 hasn’t been the greatest year for Internet Security. With the news about NSA Spying and multiple internet hacks, privacy on the Internet is getting harder to achieve every passing day. Microsoft has been working hard behind the […]

How to manage Primary Email Address & Aliases for your Microsoft Account

We all know that Microsoft has moved the Hotmail service into Outlook. Outlook has various new features in addition to that are provided by Hotmail, followed by its user-friendly UI. We can use the same Outlook (Microsoft account) to connect […]

How to change your Microsoft account stored in Windows 8 Store

When you sign-in to Windows 8, it displays your full name just adjacent to your account picture on the Start Screen. If the name is the same as the one you are using for Microsoft Account in Windows 8, chances […]

Enable 2-step verification in Microsoft Account

Microsoft has just announced the introduction of the long-awaited 2-step verification process for Microsoft Account. This security feature will be rolled out to all, over the next few days. Today, a Microsoft Account has become a key that unlocks everything from […]

Benefits of using Microsoft Account in Windows 10/8

I am using Windows and must say that it is more integrated with Microsoft’s services than ever.  Although, logging in with Microsoft Account is not mandatory in Windows 10/8, but do so provides various features and awesomeness of Windows  for users. You […]

Remove Trusted PC from Microsoft Account

We have seen how to make your Windows 8 computer a Trusted PC. Today we will see how to remove Trusted PC. Making a computer a Trusted PC is great, as it helps sync data, verify your identity automatically and […]