Windows 10: How do I untangle a Local and Microsoft account?

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  1. How do I untangle a Local and Microsoft account?


    I'm setting up a Windows 11 Pro machine that MUST have a local account. I had problems with activation which support said I had to login with a Microsoft account to get it activated and could log back out after. Well... now the local account is entangled with the Microsoft account. I can't remove either one, logging out of the Microsoft account logs out the computer, and I can't make another local account with the needed credentials because they are already taken! How do I remove the Microsoft account login and preserve the local account? Don't tell me I have to reinstall Windows because that'

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    Andrew_G12, Oct 31, 2024
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  2. Local account installation question


    I'm fairly certain that Skip this step was available in 10.0.130 - the workaround in Step 20 (back button) is no longer required.

    The currently known, as of 10.0.130, ways to create a Local account sign-in are
    • Skip this step at the MS account creation phase
    • No Internet connection during the install
    • static IP (post# 2 by Fragment) - New (to me anyway)
     
    Slartybart, Oct 31, 2024
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  3. Yaqub K Win User
    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.
     
    Yaqub K, Oct 31, 2024
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  4. How do I untangle a Local and Microsoft account?

    Switch Back to Existing Local Account from Microsoft Account

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your response in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern, and we in Community will try to help you in the best possible way we can.

    I suggest that you follow the steps below and check if you can log into your computer using the Local Account.

      • On the Search Bar type “User Account”.
      • On the right menu pane locate and click “Make changes to my account in this PC”.
      • Then locate and click on “Sign in With a Local Account instead”.
      • And follow on screen instructions.
    Hope this information is helpful.
     
    Vanessa Sohtun, Oct 31, 2024
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