Windows 10: How do I reset this PC from the absolute beginning? I just want to login with a local account.

I have started up a brand-new PC running windows 10 for my work and while in startup it had asked me to sign in, I initially didn't realize the "Domain Join Instead" option at the bottom of the screen, so I signed in with my Microsoft account just to get things started. Shortly after the startup finished, I realized that it is now pulling apps and documents from my OneDrive. This is a computer that is going to a customer of ours, so I don't want my account to be there permanently, I don't want my account to be there at all. I certainly don't want any of my documents or apps to remain on this

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Use a Local user Account to login to Windows 10 PC

Hello Vojta,

Thank you for posting your concern in Microsoft Community and welcome to the Windows 10 Family.

From the description provided, I understand that you want a Local user account to login to your computer.

I suggest you to follow the below steps to convert the Microsoft Account you are using to a Local Account.

• Sign in to your Microsoft account.
• 
  Click Start and then PC settings.
  
• 
  Click Users and accounts and under your Profile select “Sign in with a local account instead ” option.
  
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  Enter the required details.
  
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  Type in a Username, Password, and Password Hint that you want set for your Local account and click
  Next. Click on Sign out and Finish button.
  

Hope the above information is helpful. If you need further assistance, we would be happy to help you further.

Thank you.

 

Local Account password changed to Online Account Password

Hi,

I suggest you to follow the steps on how to switch from Microsoft account to Local account:

• Click on search in taskbar and type account.
• Click on Accounts.
• Now, under Your account, click on Sign in with Local account instead.
• Enter your Microsoft account password for confirmation and then follow the screen instruction.
• Enter User name credentials for your the Local account and click OK.
• Now, login to Local account.

Hope it helps.

 

Unable to login to the PC

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand how it feels when the PC doesn’t work the way it is supposed to. For further clarity on the issue, please respond to the questions below.

1. What is the error message you receive when you try to login to the PC?
   
2. Are you aware of any changes made to the PC prior to which you weren’t facing this issue?
   
3. Are you using a local account or a Microsoft account to login to the PC?
   

If you are using a Microsoft account then I would suggest you to try resetting the password of the PC and see if you are able to login. Refer the article

How to reset your Microsoft account password



If you are using a local account on the PC, then you can refer the article

Reset your Windows 10 local account password



Note: The article talks about resetting the PC. It is not advised to reset the PC if you don’t have the backup of the data.



You can also try booting the PC into safe mode and see if you are able to login. Refer the article

Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10



If the issue persist, please get back to us with the results of the troubleshooting steps to assist you further.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator