If I change my primary alias for my Microsoft Account, will that force me to use a different Windows username to log into my computer?

[GrantRobertson1]

I remember when I finally caved, and decided to connect my Windows Login to my (much older) Microsoft Account, it forced me to start logging into Windows under a username it created based on my Microsoft Account username. That was a giant pain, because I had to redo lots of settings and reinstall lots of software to work right under the new user name. Now, I find that I might need to change my "primary alias" for my Microsoft Account (using Sign in to your Microsoft account........) I am paranoid that I may have to go through all that mess all over again. Let's say my name is Foo Barr

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