Another User on This Device Uses This Microsoft Account, So You Can’t Add It Here [Solution]
18Another User on This Device Uses This Microsoft Account, So You Can’t Add It Here [Solution]
The "another user on this device uses this Microsoft account" error is a message that appears when you are trying to sign in to a Microsoft account on a device that already has a user signed in with the same account. This can happen if multiple users share a computer or if you are trying to access your account from a different device.
Issues with conflicting programs and accounts in Windows or Xbox systems are not new. It’s a known fact that if applications (eg. Microsoft Office) are not completely removed from the system, it gives an error while trying to install it again.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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The error message is a security measure to prevent unauthorized access to your account. In most scenarios, this error pops up if you've previously signed in with your account on that device, then deleted your account. If your account wasn't completely wiped off the device, you'll get this error message when you try to log in with it again.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.