Windows 10: Create a local Account after I set up a Microsoft account

Discus and support Create a local Account after I set up a Microsoft account in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; My Wife got a new computer and when i set it up I logged into my Microsoft account. Now it brings up my name and not hers and it is switching pictures... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by PhillipWaken, Nov 11, 2020.

  1. PHILLIPWAKEN
    PhillipWaken Win User

    Create a local Account after I set up a Microsoft account


    My Wife got a new computer and when i set it up I logged into my Microsoft account. Now it brings up my name and not hers and it is switching pictures between the two computers. How do I get my account off set it up for her?

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    PhillipWaken, Nov 11, 2020
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  2. KARI
    Kari Win User

    Creating a MS account without losing Local account

    Go to https://account.microsoft.com, click Create account and fill the form:


    Create a local Account after I set up a Microsoft account [​IMG]


    With a Microsoft account you can then use OneDrive and Office Online apps for free. You can also use built-in native Windows apps which require a Microsoft account like Mail, Skype Preview, People, Calendar and download apps from Windows Store.

    See steps 3 to 5 in this tutorial to continue using local account as Windows sign-in account even when / if you download apps from store and / or use Windows apps requiring a Microsoft account, to avoid Windows user account converting to Microsoft account: Store - Use when Signing in to Windows 10 with Local Account - Windows 10 Forums

    Other tutorials you might be interested in when you have created a Microsoft account:
     
    Kari, Nov 11, 2020
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  3. MINDWEAVER
    Mindweaver Win User
    Mindweaver, Nov 11, 2020
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  4. SILKSTONE
    silkstone Win User

    Create a local Account after I set up a Microsoft account

    Windows 8 with 2 Microsoft accounts?

    I was thinking of doing that, but it will be a PITA setting everything up on the 2nd account again. I might go that way and just spend the time getting the account in order.

    The problem is, I would need to switch at the start of every day. Extra reset and waiting for the settings to be applied etc. Also, I'm not sure whether one drive would be maintained after switching back to a local account. I wouldn't want to have to re-sync every time I logged in. I may have to do some testing to see if onedrive is maintained after switching back to a local account.
     
    silkstone, Nov 11, 2020
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