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If you’re signed in to your PC or tablet locally, you’ll need to sign in to it using a Microsoft
account. If you’re already signed in to your PC or tablet using a Microsoft account, you can
skip these instructions.
1. When prompted to confirm your
current password, enter the password
for your local account on your PC or
tablet, and then select Next.
2. When prompted to sign in to your
Microsoft account, enter your
Microsoft account credentials, and
thenselect Next.
3. Choose the preferred option for
receiving your security code (via
alternate email address or text
message), enter the required
information, and thenselect Next.
4. Retrieve your security code using the
method you selected, enter it, and
then select Next.
5. On the One Drive is your cloud
storage page,select Next.
6. When prompted with Switch to a
Microsoft account on this PC,
select Switch.
Sign in to your PC or tablet using a Microsoft account
By learning more about you over time, Cortana becomes
increasingly useful every day. She can even learn your
preferences and make personalized recommendations.
By default, the Cortana Home screen shows the following:
• Local news
• Recommended news
Cortana Home
Cortana (Cont’d)