Windows 10: I can't change back to a Local Account

Discus and support I can't change back to a Local Account in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I need to change my profile on Windows back to a Local Account (after being dragged into it by Microsoft Store). When I try to find the option, there... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/TheTank18, Nov 17, 2020.

  1. I can't change back to a Local Account


    I need to change my profile on Windows back to a Local Account (after being dragged into it by Microsoft Store). When I try to find the option, there isn't an option where it should be. Microsoft Support is also asking for remote access to my PC (which I said no to). Does anyone have the solution to this?

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    /u/TheTank18, Nov 17, 2020
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  2. 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, Nov 17, 2020
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  3. 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, Nov 17, 2020
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  4. I can't change back to a Local Account

    Problem When Right Clicking on Empty Area and Can't Change to Local Account from Microsoft Account

    Hello Ray,

    Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    As per the issue description you are unable to use right click and change the Microsoft account to local account. I would suggest you to follow the steps provided below and see if it helps you to change the Microsoft account to local account.

    Follow these steps to create a “Local User account”.

    • Press “Windows key" or Start icon.
    • Type “users” without quotes in the search box.
    • Then select “Users” from the left panel.
    • You will get an option “Switch to a Local account” right below your user account name.
    • Select “Switch to a local account” option.
    • Enter the required details.
    • Then login to the local account and check how it works.

    If issue persists try to create new user profile as an administrator and see if issue persists in new user profile. For creating new user profile you may refer to the steps provided below.


    • Press Windows key + R

    • Type control userpasswords2 and click OK

    • Click on add under users tab

    • Click the option, "Sign-in without a Microsoft account

    • Click on Local account

    • Choose a name for the account

    • Add password if you want to

    • Apply and click OK.

    For more information you may refer to the article mentioned below and see if it helps.

    Create a local user account in Windows 10

    Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.

    Regards,
     
    Ramesh.Kumar, Nov 17, 2020
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