longgone Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 My problem is that since I had to re install Win8 since I for the life of me could not get the error fixed that I was getting I cannot now sync the machine. I have tried the "I already have an account" method which wouldn't work and I have tried the set up a "new account" method which did not work either. When I tried the "new account" method, every time I tried to enter the email address it kept coming back with "invalid email address" and this is after only typing in the first letter, not even the whole email addy. Any got any suggestions where I am going wrong on this??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlim Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I have zero experience with Windows 8/8.1 Perhaps this http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/21024-app-sync-license-windows-8-a.html if that isn't appropriate, you might want to ask in the 8 Forum http://www.eightforums.com/#windows-8-forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longgone Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 @ Temmu ... I think it might be something other than that ,,, logically (???) that error should go away after I completely enter the email address but it stays there after all is done. @ zlim ... I will check those two web sites and see if they can shed some light on this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longgone Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Ahhh haaa..... after a bit more research, I have discovered why my sync has sunk. I use Sea Monkey as my browser and as such, I just found out that the newest version (2.30) does not, as of yet, allow the "sync" option to work. I must go back several versions, install that, set up the sync there, and then, I can install the updated version and it will have all that sync stuff on it. .... Isn't technology just the greatest thing since chunky peanut butter ??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 You have to remove the old microsoft account and add it back in after a reinstall. Especially if using the same PC and installing over the old system. How to remove Microsoft account from Windows 8 PC, laptop or tablet And here's two videos on how to remove microsoft account: They say you can add others, but if you are trying to use the same one, it gives fits till you remove it and then add it again. You don't really have to change to local account before changing back to microsoft account, but that might be the best way. Here's a whole list of videos on it: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=remove+microsoft+account+windows+8.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 May also have to remove and then add back in your trusted computer: http://www.7tutorials.com/how-remove-trusted-windows-8-pc-your-microsoft-account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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