
If you lose or forget your Microsoft Account password, you can recover it from any other device with access to the Internet.Ī local computer account is an account that is created for a particular device. To purchase apps from the Windows Store, you must have a Microsoft Account. Windows Store apps, settings, and data can be accessed from any device you sign in to using cloud storage. A Microsoft Account can be used on any number of devices. Microsoft created two different types of accounts that can be used to log in to a Windows 10 device.Ī Microsoft Account is a "connected account" that is not tied to the device itself.

What Are the Different Account Types for Windows 10?

