How to operate the account synchronization setting in Win8 system

When installing Win8 system, a Microsoft account and password will be provided for system login. In addition, the account can also be used to log in on other computer devices, and it will automatically Synchronize the application and settings of the account, which is convenient for users to use. So how do you do this? The following small series will introduce the operation method of the account and synchronization settings in the Win8 system.

1. First, move the mouse to the upper right or lower right corner of the screen, pop up the charm button, and select “Change computer settings” (you can also press the shortcut Win + I pop-up button on the keyboard).

2, select & ldquo; sync your settings & rdquo ;, if the current operating system using a local account, you can not use sync, you need to switch to the Microsoft account before they can use. Due to the use of a local account, the sync options here are grayed out and not optional.

3, so, here we need to set up Microsoft account. Select “User”, on the right side of the window, we can see that the local account is displayed here, then click “Switch to Microsoft Account”.

4, if you already have a Microsoft account, Hotmail, or Outlook account can click Next after you enter here.

5, the system will verify the account, if no problem, then directly enter the password and then click on the & ldquo; Next & rdquo ;.

6, if you do not have Microsoft account, enter an account that step, click on the registration of new e-mail your information to fill in the prompts. After

register for a new mail account

7, to complete the setup Microsoft account, without restarting the system, but here to remind you to note is that the next time you log in, You will be using your Microsoft account and password, so you should keep your account and password in mind.

8. Go to “synchronize your settings", after switching to a Microsoft account, the options here have been opened by default. You can manually set whether to close.

In Win8 system, Microsoft has sub-accounts and local accounts, the local accounts only for operating the computer, but Microsoft account to allow synchronization of accounts, purchase applications and Skydrive, etc. All need to use a Microsoft account, so it is recommended that you use a unified Microsoft account.

Also, if you want to switch to a local account, it is ok. Just log out once after the setup is complete. For example, if you don't want to set the login password, you can ignore it in the local account. Changing your Microsoft account will receive your phone information and email alerts, so your Microsoft account is more secure in terms of security.

The operation method of the account and synchronization settings in the Win8 system is introduced here. In order to facilitate login and operation on different devices, users who need it will also try it out.