How do I enable logging in with a Microsoft Account

[BetaLeaf]

I want to be able to let friends and family access this computer. They each have their own Microsoft Account. I want to be able to have them enter their user/pass on the log in screen and Windows automatically create the account for them.

The idea is I can have a friend or family member over and they should be able to use their Microsoft Account to log into the computer. I do not want to have to pre-configure accounts for them, they should simply be able to log in from the lock screen with their already existing Microsoft account. Once they log in, it should automatically setup a %userprofile% up for them, with all their apps (Windows Store) and files (OneDrive) ready for them. I could add them as a family member, and then configure access to allow their login, but I don't know their account info to do so.

I've looked at Group Policy and I cannot find an option that would allow for this. Google also hasn't been too helpful. I keep getting results like how to disable microsoft accounts and such.

I guess the simplest way to explain this is I want to be able to add new users from the login screen.

I remember back in school, the user didn't have to already exist on the computer, it could just contact the domain's name server and download the user from there. Now that Windows 10 is out, it only makes sense that I can log in with a Microsoft Account in a similar manner.

 

[BetaLeaf]

So I'm guessing no one here knows?

 

[writhziden]

So I'm guessing no one here knows?

Nope, we have no clue. :tongue10: This is a site full of volunteers, so not all threads come to people's attention in a timely manner. Now, to address your question for this thread:

1. Right click on the Start button.
2. Click on Search in the list that appears.
3. Type in User Accounts (Control Panel will appear under the User Accounts selection).
4. Choose the User Accounts option that appears.
5. Click on Make changes to my account in PC settings
6. Click on Sign in with a Microsoft account instead
   

 

[BetaLeaf]

This is not what I'm looking for. I'm trying to allow other users who do not already have an account set up to use their microsoft account to log into windows and create an account automatically, similar to how accounts are created when you install windows.

 

[writhziden]

This is not what I'm looking for. I'm trying to allow other users who do not already have an account set up to use their microsoft account to log into windows and create an account automatically, similar to how accounts are created when you install windows.

All I can suggest is to provide feedback to Microsoft that you want the feature. My post provides a workaround in the meantime, but it sounds like you need to contact Microsoft to avoid having to do the necessary work beforehand.


EDIT: I did a little digging. The best I could find was: Enable Classic Logon in Windows 8, Require User name and Password

Don't display last signed-in has the same effect in Windows 10. It does not accomplish what you're looking to do, but it's the closest I could find with a cursory search. Maybe it will help you figure something out I could not.

 

[Tekno Venus]

Hi,

I understand what you're trying to achieve, but I don't think this is possible.

I remember back in school, the user didn't have to already exist on the computer, it could just contact the domain's name server and download the user from there. Now that Windows 10 is out, it only makes sense that I can log in with a Microsoft Account in a similar manner.

Yes, this is common in an enterprise environment. There will be a Domain Controller and Active Directory server, which will have the login information for every user in the company. When the user logs into a machine on that domain, it will query AD and log them in, creating the roaming profile directories for them if needed. However, the key here is that someone (or some script) has created the accounts for them already. Windows isn't generating accounts for them when they log in.

This is a big security risk as well! If the computer was a laptop and it got stolen, then anyone could log into the computer! Whilst they may not be able to access your folders initially, the fact they're logged in at all is a security risk