In order to download games and applications from the Windows Store, you must create a Microsoft account . It is advisable to do this immediately after purchasing a Lumia smartphone or any other Windows 10 device, otherwise the whole point of purchasing it is simply lost.
Important: we would like to immediately draw your attention to the fact that when creating an account, you must indicate an age over 18 years (even if this is not the case), otherwise in the future there will be insurmountable difficulties with installing applications and games.
Tip: If you already have a Microsoft account, you don't need to create a new one. For example, if you have an Xbox or Hotmail, then you don’t need to create an additional one.
If you don't have it, use the instructions below:
What is the Windows Phone operating system?
Windows Phone is an operating system (OS) developed by Microsoft exclusively for use on smartphones. It is the third most popular mobile OS running Android from Google and iOS from Apple, and in Europe Windows Phone is one of the most used smartphones.
This operating system serves as the successor to Microsoft's original mobile platform, Windows Mobile. Unlike Windows Mobile, Windows Phone 8 (also called WinPho8) and later versions are aimed more at the consumer market than the enterprise market, and it replaces the more traditional look and feel of Microsoft's Windows OS with a new user interface called Metro
.
The Metro interface consists primarily of a "Home Screen",
consisting of
“Tiles”
, which are links to applications and functions that are dynamic and update in real time. The Metro design was also featured in Windows 8.
As with Apple's iOS, Google's Android operating system, and BlackBerry's operating system, third-party apps can be developed for Microsoft's Windows Phone and made available through the Microsoft Marketplace for Microsoft mobile devices. Microsoft doesn't allow you to upgrade versions of the older Windows Mobile operating system to Windows Phone 7 or Windows Phone 8, and those versions aren't backwards compatible with Windows Mobile apps either.
Windows Phone is easily identified by its familiar interface. Your phone's home screen (home screen) is filled with constantly resizing tiles that act as shortcuts to your favorite apps or programs. But instead of being static icons, live tiles display information in real time. For example, your email app drawer will show you if you have any unread messages, while your photo gallery will display a slideshow of your snaps.
Windows Phone is probably the most user-friendly mobile OS, with a simple interface and plenty of built-in guides to help you with any problems or questions you may have while using your smartphone.
What is a Microsoft Account (Windows Live ID)?
When you use a Microsoft account on your Windows phone, the region is determined. So if you haven't been paying attention, you may find yourself in a strange situation: your Windows Live ID (Microsoft account) is set to use a European country (such as Romania) as its region, and its associated gamer Xbox tag , set to be used as the US region (for example).
This may cause problems when trying to purchase apps from the Windows Phone Marketplace. To access all Windows Phone features and purchase apps from the Marketplace, the region must be the same for both, or if it is different, it must at least be set in a compatible manner.
For example, Xbox gamertag cannot be created for all regions and countries. If you can't select the same country as your Microsoft account when you create it, you should select a region that is located on at least one continent.
Only then can you avoid strange conflicts like the ones mentioned above. However, if you find yourself in a sticky situation, the only solution is to create a new Microsoft account and a new Xbox gamertag associated with it. You can then use them on your Windows Phone and switch from the old ID to the new one.
How to change Microsoft account via Windows Phone?
First, make sure you know the details of the new Microsoft account (Windows Live ID) you are going to use. Also, back up all the important data you have on your phone. You're going to lose it all. Another useful thing is to make a list of all the apps you use so that you install and set them up again once your Microsoft account is used on your phone.
- Then on your Windows Phone, go to Settings -> System
.
There, scroll down to “About.” - Tap About
and scroll down to
Reset
your phone. - Click on it and you will be asked to confirm that you are ok and reboot your phone. If you have made the necessary backups, click Yes.
- Your Windows Phone will restart and will reset your apps, files, and settings to default.
- When you start your smartphone anew, you will be greeted by a wizard who will guide you through its initial setup, just like when it was new and you started using it for the first time
- Go through the wizard and provide information about your new Windows Live ID (Microsoft account). Once the wizard is complete, you can install the apps you used on the old ID and add any files and data you copied.
Unfortunately, the process of switching to a new Microsoft account is equivalent to rebooting your phone to factory settings. That's why, before proceeding, we recommend that you create clear information about the apps, files, and content you'll need to manually back up and move to a new Microsoft account.
How to create a Microsoft account (Microsoft) - detailed instructions
You can use your Microsoft account with almost all services or devices using the same set of credentials, which includes your email address , selected profile information, and billing information that you can use to make payments.
In addition, any account is supported by privacy settings, which are represented by a unique password that can only be used by the author.
The account will allow its owner to use various programs (for example, Skype ), subscriptions (Office 365).
You can also buy interesting games, download your favorite music , edit selected photos and videos, and take advantage of OneDrive .
Content:
The main advantage of such an application is that you can edit individual settings, as well as view your address book and documents from any device, since it is unified for any gadget.
This is what a Microsoft account looks like.
To create a Microsoft account, simply follow the step-by-step illustrated instructions.
Microsoft account registration Windows 8 is represented by an algorithm of sequential actions of the PC user and the global network.
- Initially, you need to activate the panel for changing computer settings. The following window will appear in front of you:
- After clicking on the selected area, you will see the following image where you need to select the top row.
- During account creation, the user will also be offered a local account, although the first option is more acceptable for most consumers. It allows you to work normally with the updated operating system, synchronize Windows 8 settings and use the Windows Live web application complex, originally provided by software from the creators of the product. Unfortunately, a local account does not support such options. An account is your profile in the system, thanks to which you can operate any interconnected applications.
One of the most acceptable ways to store files in the SkyDrive cloud service:
Receive or send messages using the Hotmail mail system:
Take advantage of the largest information portal MSN, the online gaming service on Xbox Live, and a store of various applications for Windows Phone:
The benefits of the account are obvious.
So, we selected the line “ADD USER”.
- After this, the user must enter his name, his email address or the address of an additional mailbox that was previously created specifically for these purposes. After these simple manipulations, a captcha is entered, which confirms that the actions are performed by a person and not a robot, and the “APPLY” key is pressed. Visually the process itself looks like this.
- Next, a window pops up with the following message, in which you need to confirm that the selected email address belongs to you. To do this, go to your mailbox, to the “INCOMING MESSAGES” folder.
After clicking the “CONFIRM” button, you will be informed that the first stage of the Microsoft account registration operation has been successfully completed, after which you can proceed to configure your account and computer interface settings.
So, we have read step-by-step instructions on how to create a Microsoft account.
Every user should take certain security measures that will protect you from fraudulent activities of home-grown hackers.
You need to fill in the fields with confidential data on the electronic form, with which you confirm yourself as the copyright holder.
As a rule, a password is used for this, represented by an eight-digit set of letters and numbers.
In addition, the system will analyze the complexity level of the password and offer you to change it to a more complex one. The user also needs to answer a security question.
Typically, the questions here are the same as those on various social media accounts (mother's maiden name, pet's name, etc.).
These precautions will not only protect you from illegal actions of attackers, but will also help you recover your password if it is lost. For example, you have forgotten your password and you urgently need to log into a system to which access is restricted.
Security and privacy settings look like this:
To create a Microsoft account on your Nokia Lumia, simply use your existing ID or follow the online pop-up prompts.
You can use step-by-step illustrated instructions that will simplify your work with the gadget system and you will be able to activate any application with minimal time.
How to create a Microsoft account (Microsoft) - detailed instructions
How to change Microsoft account via Windows XP/7/8/8.1/10?
- Go to the site
through your computer and sign in with your Microsoft account.
- Click on your photo to pop up a context menu in the upper right corner. After that, select Account Settings.
- Click Details
and select
Manage your Microsoft account sign-in.
- Now, under the account alias (as you can see in the photo), you can add a new mail ID, or delete an existing mail ID. In addition, you can also add a phone number, or delete an existing phone number.
- Here we will simply add a new email ID and make it the primary one. So, click on “Add Email Address”.
- You can now create a new email ID directly from this window or add an existing one. Add your email address and click Add Nickname.
After completing the above step correctly, you will be prompted with a message: “You have associated an alias with a Microsoft account.”
- You can find your new email ID right below your existing one.
- Just click "Set as primary"
. And now your new email ID will be your primary Microsoft account ID that you will use to log into your Windows devices.
- After this, an email will be sent to your old email ID saying, “Your new Outlook alias is ready.”
- Now wait about 48 hours for all Microsoft servers to receive the new information. The new email address will appear on your phone, PC or any other device under Settings.
To confirm this, go to
Settings > Accounts > Your Email & Accounts
and you will find a new email ID in place of the old one. Your new email ID will start showing up everywhere as Microsoft's various servers reflect the change. Be sure to import anything else from the old email account into the new email account (contacts, calendar, tasks, etc.). - Once the changes appear, use your PC browser and open Outlook.com to sign in to your new primary account. You now retain ownership of the app, phone backups, saved SMS text messages, etc. All under a new email address on the same old Microsoft account. You can also delete your old email address by following the same steps above.
How to delete an account on Windows 10
In order to delete an account in Windows 10, you can simply erase it using the command line.
This is done like this:
- launching the command line in the context menu using the “Start” button as a computer administrator;
- entering the command net users + “Enter”;
- enter the command net user User_name /delete and click on “Enter” (username is the name of the entry that needs to be deleted).
After clicking the last command, the unnecessary account is removed from the system.
It is often necessary to delete a Microsoft account, but be aware that once it is deleted, the user will no longer be able to access system products and services. Before deleting your Microsoft account, you need to put it in order - save valuable files on another medium, cancel all subscriptions, check the status of the financial accounts that are displayed on it, as well as written information in Outlook.com. In addition, you will need to tell other users how to contact you after you delete your Microsoft account.
A Microsoft account is deleted as follows:
- go to the “Account Closing” section;
- you need to follow these settings exactly if you are prompted to access your account or verify it;
- if the account that needs to be deleted is selected correctly, you need to click on the “Next” button;
- reading the list and checking confirmation boxes;
- selecting the reason for deleting the account in the “Select a reason” item;
- Click on “Mark for closing”.
It is important to know that an account marked for closure is active for 2 months before the record is permanently deleted. If you need to restore this account, you only need to stop the account closure by logging into it.
Video: Windows Phone Resetting settings (account)
Microsoft's mobile operating system continues to gain momentum. There are more and more users. But not everyone is able to immediately get used to the new operating system and a number of difficulties arise. In this article we will try to briefly highlight a number of points.
Which Microsoft account should I use?
Windows Phone connects your phone to your Microsoft account so you can back up your data. The following services are being integrated: email, xbox music, xbox.
When you open your account, you'll be prompted to sign in to Microsoft.
How to create an account
Each Microsoft service associates an account with an id, in this case an email id. But this does not mean that a Microsoft Windows Phone account can only be linked to an email account. Many users have one account, which allows easy access to any service.
Most often, we store all important information in one place. For this reason, the developers have designed everything so that when a user logs in with a Microsoft account, this account automatically connects him to additional services. What is planned in the new version is not yet known.
Setting up a mail account, synchronizing contacts
These steps are very simple. There are no special differences from other smartphones, you just need to get used to the features. So, the action plan is like this:
1.We unlock the screen.
2.Go to settings.
3.Open mail+accounts.
4.Then you should add a new account, and also indicate the type of email server, that is, Yahoo, Nokia, and so on. In the settings, the user has the option to synchronize only contacts and calendar or email.
Photo editing
The new operating system has tools that allow you to edit your favorite photos and make them more unique. You can rotate photos, resize them, crop them, add effects.
Saving information to a new smartphone
If you already have a smartphone, you most likely already have your contacts linked to your email account. All you have to do is set up a mail account on your new phone. Some smartphones have special applications that allow you to quickly and painlessly
