My laptop was stolen and on the replacement, was forced to use Windows 8.

When I keyed in the account number/email address, I was tired and a numeric character was left out of my account name ... I have since discovered that my keyboard frequently does this; have changed batteries and it seems fine!

Having focused on getting major applications and data onto the laptop, I'm finding I can't change the account.

I have deleted it on line as an account.

Can someone please tell me how I can correct the email address on the laptop as I now fing that if I delete the account, I lose all the data and applications I have downloaded.

Many Thanks

Nick Stone