How to Switch to a Local Account

[Ian]

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How to Switch to a Local Account - Change from a Microsoft Account to a Local Account in Windows 10

Microsoft encourage logging in to Windows 10 with a cloud-based "Microsoft Account" - this will enable you to sync settings, access OneDrive, sign-in to the app store and many other things. This is a free service with many advantages, however some people may prefer to use a local account instead - as this avoids sharing any personal data.

If you use a local account, you can still make purchases on the app store - but you'll need to sign in with a Microsoft account each time you make a...

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[mithrildeep]

LOL Microsoft should simply accept the fact that we are NOT computer engineers and provide us with a product that is FIT FOR PURPOSE and does what WE want it to do.... Not what Microsoft WANTS us to do