What does a "windows login account" mean?

[JamesEJ]

The title says it. I was asked, "are you using a Windows login account". I don't know what a "windows login account" means. That simple (I hope). Thanks for the help in advance. Jim

 

[Paul Black]

Hi JamesEJ,

The title says it. I was asked, "are you using a Windows login account". I don't know what a "windows login account" means. That simple (I hope). Thanks for the help in advance. Jim

[1] What were you speaking about when you got asked the question?
[2] When you boot Windows, do you have to put a password in to get into your account?
[3[ When Windows boots up, do you have icons in which to click for your username, administrator or guest?

 

[JamesEJ]

this is going to complicate beyond reason I think but here goes for now.

1) was trying to get info on how to get google backup and sync installed in a google drive forum.
2) when I boot windows I no longer manually fill in that password for. Lifewire has a way to boot without manual entries.
3) no. see 2) above.

No offense at all but thought someone could simply tell me what is a ""windows login account". Thanks, Paul! Jim

 

[JamesEJ]

See Lifewire discussion here How to Auto Log In to Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, & XP

 

[iko22]

Hello JamesEJ

While it is not an official MS term, I might be tempted to interpret "windows login account" as meaning "an account" [recognised|belonging] "to a windows operating system", and therefore NOT meaning a LINUX account, a network account, an email account, nor a cloud storage account.

That interpretation readily fits your situation that you describe in post #3.

You still might want to ask the respondents to your forum post, whether they mean a "end-user account" or a "service account", as both are justifiably a "windows login account". Otherwise, I'd assume they mean a "user account on windows OS".

 

[JamesEJ]

Thanks, Iko22! An I dunno answer is good. it is straight-up. I told the particular forum party involved I did not have any idea what that term meant, so I imagine that person will clarify what it is supposed to mean (maybe). Appreciated, Jim.

 

[iko22]

I think you are right to hesitate, JamesEJ, as it is not a Microsoft term. They could just be vague because they are not Microsoft Partners.

Let us know what response you receive!

 

[MourningStar]

No offense at all but thought someone could simply tell me what is a ""windows login account".

how about this :

an 'account' ...

on a 'windows' os ...

that you 'login' to ...

 

[JamesEJ]

That looks like a good fit. Here is the original discussion:

Let's check a few basics first:
Which operating system version, including exact build number, are you using?
Are you running this operating system inside a Virtual Machine (VM), or are you running the OS natively?
Are you using any antivirus/malware apps?
If so, which ones?
Are you using a wired or wireless connection to the network/internet?
>>>>>>When you are attempting to install, are you using a Windows login account (not Google, Windows) that has full administrator privileges?<<<<<

The last sentence is the culprit containing the phrase being discussed here

 

[JamesEJ]

Ok will do. looks like a "floating" term that might be different in varies applications.

 

[Paul Black]

how about this :

an 'account' ...

on a 'windows' os ...

that you 'login' to ...

:roflmao:

 

[iko22]

That looks like a good fit. Here is the original discussion:

Let's check a few basics first:
Which operating system version, including exact build number, are you using?
Are you running this operating system inside a Virtual Machine (VM), or are you running the OS natively?
Are you using any antivirus/malware apps?
If so, which ones?
Are you using a wired or wireless connection to the network/internet?
>>>>>>When you are attempting to install, are you using a Windows login account (not Google, Windows) that has full administrator privileges?<<<<<

The last sentence is the culprit containing the phrase being discussed here

They are asking you if your Windows User Account (NOT Gmail) is a Standard User Account or a Admin User Account? They are implying that they require an Admin User Account to complete the install.

 

[TechnoMage2016]

OK, lets go back to the moment you, or someone, installed Windows (10) on your computer.


The installer asks you if you have a MS Windows Account, that you created with Microsoft, or if you want to create one. ???
So it's up to you, how you want to answer that question.

For me, I want to keep my association with Microshaft at a bare minimum.
So I log in with NO account at all. The installer will allow this.


So I wind up with a Screen Name and NO password, and my OS boots right to the desktop. Simple!


I hope that comes closer to answering your initial question.


Cheers Mate!

 

[MourningStar]

even though I created my one and only account with admin powers, apparently the 'admin account' has more power. So, for my convenience, I have 2 passworded logins - one for me and one for Admin. The 'user' takes me to the desktop in under 90 seconds, the Admin 30-45 seconds - from power-on.