Windows Store - Sign in with Different Microsoft Account in Windows 8

How to Sign in with a Different Microsoft Account to the Store in Windows 8 and 8.1


information   Information
This tutorial will show you how to sign in to the Store with a Microsoft account when you are signed in with a local account or a different Microsoft account in Window 8, Windows RT, Windows 8.1, or Windows RT 8.1 to be able to install apps owned by that Microsoft account as well.




Here's How:

1. If you have not already, open the Store in Windows 8 from the Start screen. (see screenshot below)
Start.jpg

2. Do step 3 or step 4 below for how you would like to sign in.

3. To Sign in Store using Menu
A) Click/tap on Account in the top menu bar, click/tap on My account, and go to step 5 below. (see screenshot below)​
store_sign_in.jpg

4. To Sign in Store using Charms Bar
A) While in the Store, open the Charms bar, and click/tap on the Settings charm. (see screenshot below)​
charm-1.jpg
B) In the Settings flyout, click/tap on Your account, and go to step 5 below. (see screenshot below)​
NOTE: You could also just press the Windows + I keys to see this.​
charm-2.jpg


5. Do step 6, step 7, or step 8 below depending on what you would like to do.


6. If You are Currently Signed in with a Local Account

Note   Note
You must be signed in to a Microsoft account to be able to install apps from the Store.

This will let you sign in to the Store with a Microsoft account while still remaining signed in to Windows with a local account.


A) Click/tap on Sign in. (see screenshot below)​
Local_Account.jpg
B) Click/tap on the Sign into each app separately instead link at the bottom. (see screenshot below)​
Local_Account_Store.jpg
C) Type in the email address and password of the Microsoft account you want to sign in to, click/tap on Save, and go to step 9 below. (see screenshot below)​
change-2.jpg

7. To Change User and Sign in to Store with a Different Microsoft Account
NOTE: This will let you change user to sign in to the Store with a different Microsoft account than the one you are currently signed in with.
A) Click/tap on Change user. (see screenshot below)​
change-1.jpg
B) Type in the email address and password of the Microsoft account you want to sign in to, click/tap on Save, and go to step 9 below. (see screenshot below)​
change-2.jpg

8. To Switch Back and be Signed in to Store with Original Microsoft Account
NOTE: This will switch back and sign you in to the Store with the account you were signed in with before changing it in step 7 above.
A) Click/tap on Change user, and go to step 9 below. (see screenshot below)​
Switch-back.jpg

9. When finished, you can click/tap on the arrow at the top left corner to return to the Store. (see screenshot above)




That's it,
Shawn


 

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Hi Shawn,

I was signed on with a local account and went through steps 1 to 5.
When I click on "Sign In" I get a little whirling thingy for a few seconds and then nothing. :confused:

Any ideas?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-B75M-D2V
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470 CPU @ 3.20GHz, 3601 Mhz, 4 Core(s)
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-B75M-D2V
    Memory
    8 GB DDR3 1600MHZ
    Graphics Card(s)
    GE Force GT 610
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek High Def
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U2913WMP
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1080
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital WD10EZEX-00RKKA0 1TB
    Seagate ST2000DL003-9VT166 2TB
    Seagate ST31000528AS 1TB

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
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    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
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    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
Jumped through all the hoops, but no go.
My Microsoft account works fine, but I prefer using the local account since it does not need a password.
I can access the store with the local account but if I try to install I get "Your purchase couldn't be completed" and code 0x80070032.
The local account cannot see any of the apps installed by the microsoft account.
Maybe I'll need to seek out a source for the original Windows Solitaire package versions of Tri-Peaks, Pyramid, and Golf.
All of the new versions I've tried are awful.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-B75M-D2V
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470 CPU @ 3.20GHz, 3601 Mhz, 4 Core(s)
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-B75M-D2V
    Memory
    8 GB DDR3 1600MHZ
    Graphics Card(s)
    GE Force GT 610
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek High Def
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U2913WMP
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1080
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital WD10EZEX-00RKKA0 1TB
    Seagate ST2000DL003-9VT166 2TB
    Seagate ST31000528AS 1TB
Unfortunately, for all that, you will need to be signed in to a Microsoft account, and not just one in the Store while signed in a local account. :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
Guess I'll just need to switch users when I want to play TriPeaks or Pyramid. :cry:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-B75M-D2V
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470 CPU @ 3.20GHz, 3601 Mhz, 4 Core(s)
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-B75M-D2V
    Memory
    8 GB DDR3 1600MHZ
    Graphics Card(s)
    GE Force GT 610
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek High Def
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U2913WMP
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1080
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital WD10EZEX-00RKKA0 1TB
    Seagate ST2000DL003-9VT166 2TB
    Seagate ST31000528AS 1TB
Unfortunately, for all that, you will need to be signed in to a Microsoft account, and not just one in the Store while signed in a local account. :(

So do I understand that I can't use HBO GO on a user account on the same machine that also has a Microsoft account?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
Unfortunately, for all that, you will need to be signed in to a Microsoft account, and not just one in the Store while signed in a local account. :(

So do I understand that I can't use HBO GO on a user account on the same machine that also has a Microsoft account?

Hello Swampdog, and welcome to Eight Forums.

You should be able to just log in online to HBO GO in your web browser (ex: Internet Explorer) from any user account on the computer.

It doesn't matter if it's a local or Microsoft account. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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