How do I use the Messaging app with an account different from my primary Microsoft account?

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I set up this computer with a Local account.

I have linked it to my 'primary' Microsoft account - which is used in the Mail and Store apps. There are no other accounts linked at this time.

I wish to use the Messaging app with a different Microsoft account. However, Add an account only lets me add a Facebook account! I don't want to remove or change my primary Microsoft account, since I do not wish to use the Messaging account with any other services.

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score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 26 '12 at 09:28

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As far as I know, you can't. Why would you want to do that anyway?

answered Oct 26 '12 at 09:28

Michael K

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score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 26 '12 at 09:50

The IM+ app (free on the Windows Store) allows multiple Microsoft accounts, amongst others, and is not linked to existing accounts on the system in any way. It works well as an alternative to the built-in Messaging app, and provides Modern UI style notifications.

How do I use the Messaging app with an account different from my primary Microsoft account?

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