{"id":13623,"date":"2020-12-20T17:09:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-20T11:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/?p=13623"},"modified":"2023-08-11T18:18:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T12:48:41","slug":"windows-10-sync-settings-greyed-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/windows-10-sync-settings-greyed-out\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2705 How to Fix Windows 10 Sync Settings Greyed Out"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Windows 10 greyed out Sync settings and you are unable to Sync your settings in Windows 10 PC? Here\u2019s how to fix Windows 10 Sync settings greyed out problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Windows 10 is available for multiple devices. You can not only use this latest Windows operating system on desktop computers, laptops but also on all the smartphones which are capable of installing Windows 10 OS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addition to lots of amazing new and improved features in Windows 10, Microsoft also allows you to sync the settings you choose across all your Windows 10 devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/sync-your-settings-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sync settings<\/strong><\/a> is a feature which you get in Windows 10 using which all the settings of your Windows 10 computer will get synced with devices where you have installed Windows 10 operating system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/windows-10-sync-settings-greyed-out\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"821\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/windows-10-sync-settings-greyed-out.png\" alt=\"windows 10 sync settings greyed out\" class=\"wp-image-13626\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/windows-10-sync-settings-greyed-out.png 821w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/windows-10-sync-settings-greyed-out-150x88.png 150w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/windows-10-sync-settings-greyed-out-300x177.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows 10 Sync settings<\/strong> is a really great feature if you are using Windows 10 on multiple devices as it will help you in getting the exact same settings (system preferences) on all Windows 10 devices that you&#8217;ve signed in to with your Microsoft account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/sync-your-settings-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Sync your settings in Windows 10?<\/a><\/span> The process to turn on Sync settings is quite simple and it can be used without much hassle too. However, it turns out that many people are experiencing <strong>Windows 10 Sync settings greyed out<\/strong> while trying to enable Sync settings feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this is something new, we are here to help you out as if you are also facing Windows 10 greyed out Sync settings in Microsoft account even though you are signed in then you won\u2019t be able to turn on and sync your settings in Windows 10 to get the settings you choose across all your Windows 10 devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><strong>You might also like to see: <a href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/sync-your-settings-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"How Do I Sync My Settings in Windows 10?\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-primary-color\">How Do I Sync My Settings in Windows 10?<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/windows-10-sync-settings-greyed-out\/#Windows_10_Sync_Settings_Greyed_Out_Solutions\" title=\"Windows 10 Sync Settings Greyed Out [Solutions]\">Windows 10 Sync Settings Greyed Out [Solutions]<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/windows-10-sync-settings-greyed-out\/#Method_1_Sign_in_with_a_Different_Microsoft_Account\" title=\"Method 1: Sign in with a Different Microsoft Account\">Method 1: Sign in with a Different Microsoft Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/windows-10-sync-settings-greyed-out\/#Method_2_Change_Feedback_Diagnostics_Settings\" title=\"Method 2: Change Feedback &amp; Diagnostics Settings\">Method 2: Change Feedback &amp; Diagnostics Settings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/windows-10-sync-settings-greyed-out\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windows_10_Sync_Settings_Greyed_Out_Solutions\"><\/span>Windows 10 Sync Settings Greyed Out [Solutions]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to fix Windows 10 greyed out Sync settings issue on your Windows 10 computer, you can follow any of these two solutions which we have shared below. Both these methods are extremely helpful in resolving the issue and getting back the Sync settings in the normal state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you follow any of these below-explained solutions make sure that you are using your Microsoft account on your Windows 10 PC. Not having the Microsoft account won\u2019t allow you to Sync settings on Windows 10 devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Sign_in_with_a_Different_Microsoft_Account\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #39b54a;\">Method 1:<\/span> Sign in with a Different Microsoft Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, it is possible that the issue is due to the Microsoft account you are using on your Windows 10 system. So in this situation, you can try using another Microsoft account. Adding multiple accounts or signing in with a different Microsoft account in Windows 10 PC is quite simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to sign in with a different <a href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/how-to-remove-microsoft-account-from-windows-11-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Microsoft account in Windows 10<\/a> PC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>First of all, go to the <strong>Start<\/strong> button and then select <strong>Settings &gt; Accounts &gt; Email &amp; app accounts<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Under <strong>Accounts used by other apps<\/strong> section, select <strong>Add a Microsoft account<\/strong> option.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/windows-10-sync-settings-1.png\" alt=\"windows 10 sync settings\" class=\"wp-image-13625\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/windows-10-sync-settings-1.png 660w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/windows-10-sync-settings-1-150x111.png 150w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/windows-10-sync-settings-1-300x222.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Now, follow the prompts to add your Mic<span style=\"color: #000000;\">rosoft account<\/span> and verify your identity by entering a confirmation code.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are signed in with a different Microsoft account, go to <strong>Sync your Settings<\/strong> section and try enabling <strong>Sync settings<\/strong>. This method should work and you shouldn\u2019t experience Windows 10 sync settings greyed out anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><strong>Do you know? <a href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/android-notifications-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"How to Get Android Notifications on Windows 10 with Cortana\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-primary-color\">How to Sync and Get Android Notifications on Windows 10<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Change_Feedback_Diagnostics_Settings\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #39b54a;\">Method 2:<\/span> Change Feedback &amp; Diagnostics Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the first method signing in with a different Microsoft account didn\u2019t help you in solving <strong>Sync settings greyed out<\/strong> in Windows 10 PC then you should apply this method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to many expert Windows users, making few changes in Windows 10 Feedback and diagnostics settings helped them in getting rid of <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Windows 10 greyed out Sync settings<\/span> problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to change Feedback &amp; diagnostics settings in Windows 10 PC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>At first, go to the <strong>Start<\/strong> button and then select <strong>Settings &gt; Privacy &gt; Feedback &amp; diagnostics<\/strong> option.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Under <strong>Diagnostic and usage data<\/strong> section, you have to select \u201c<strong>Full<\/strong>\u201d data you send to Microsoft.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/windows-10-greyed-out-sync-settings.png\" alt=\"windows 10 greyed out sync settings\" class=\"wp-image-13624\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/windows-10-greyed-out-sync-settings.png 660w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/windows-10-greyed-out-sync-settings-150x114.png 150w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/windows-10-greyed-out-sync-settings-300x228.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After selecting the diagnostic and usage data settings as <em>Full: Help us fix things and improve Microsoft products and services. Send additional diagnostics data (including browser, app and feature usage, and inking and typing data) to Microsoft <\/em>close the settings window and <strong>restart<\/strong> your Windows 10 PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have made the changes in Feedback &amp; diagnostics settings, you should be able to<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> turn on Sync settings<\/span> in Windows 10 and <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sync your settings<\/span> without any interruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, you can see how simple it is to fix Windows 10 Sync settings greyed out problem just by signing in with a different Microsoft account or changing Windows 10 feedback and diagnostics settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope that now you were able to resolve the <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sync settings greyed<\/span> out issue and Sync your settings on Windows 10 computer. 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