Apple ID is valid but is not an iCloud account

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Hi,

I just downloaded Icloud to a Windows 7 pc. I ran the install, and it asked me for my Apple ID and password was. I put it in and received the "Apple ID is valid but not a Icloud account. I would be happy to use the same user/pw for both, but would just the same create a new one... I followed the directions in the control pannel, but since icloud is still in the install mode, it will only come back up with the same popup box ???

Any suggestions ?

I ran into the same problems and after looking around on the Apple help site found a helpful solution germain to my useage. I set up individual icloud apple ID's for each device. I have multiple email accounts so I used a different email for each. All my devices use the same Apple ID for itunes so we are all backed up to the computer on the same device and can still share music, calendars, etc. You have to be organized with your data on I Tunes when doing the update, otherwise you will merge contacts, aps, etc. Not an ideal situation, but a definite work around that solved my useage problems. I am a very basic user so while this worked for me, it may not for other more technical users. If someone reads this and has any tips or cautions to add that I have not yet discovered, input is appreciated.

just use your apple id, but for now change your password.

nicbor said, "Just delete /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/NetworkInterfaces.plist via Terminal:

sudo rm /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/NetworkInterfaces.plist

Works fine for me!"

This is the correct answer. Erase install would also work, but this is much easier. :-)

Looks like you know what you're talking about. Any idea how to proceed on Windows 7?

thanks this really worked for me.

Yes, where's this NetworkInterfaces on a windows 7 computer? Registry?

I've converted the mobile me acount and it works fine on another computer and iPhone.

Unfortunately, it doesn't works for me 😟

I've tried several times to remove NetworkInterfaces.plist and restart MacBook. Same result

"Apple ID is valid but is not an iCloud account"

Thanks, nicobr! That worked for me.

I've found that previous owner of my macbook had changed the boot.plist - the option UUID was setted manually.

I just deleted this "key-string" pair and all working for me!

You can find any editor for boot.plist and check if the option is setted or not.

pls someone tell me how to locate the terminal u guys are talking about on my macbook

Just go to Spotlight searchbar (top right corner of the screen) and type Terminal.

Alsi You can go to /Applications/Utilities and find Terminal.app there

i manage to type the terminal n it came up but how do i delete, sudo rm /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/NetworkInterfaces.plist,.do i need to type it in or something .pls help me am trying to log ino my iclode but giving me problen n was told this d solution.cheeers

yes You have to copy and paste it into Terminal window.

Then the Terminal asks You for Your root password - type it and it is done.