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

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Published on 2012-10-26T09:22:09Z Indexed on 2012/10/26 11:04 UTC
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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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