Windows 10: Local Account for Computer to be Donated or Sold

Discus and support Local Account for Computer to be Donated or Sold in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; I have an old PC on which I have installed a fresh copy of the latest Windows 10 (Version 2004 OS Build 19041.450) while connected to my Microsoft... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by JLSchutt, Aug 22, 2020.

  1. JLSCHUTT
    JLSchutt Win User

    Local Account for Computer to be Donated or Sold


    I have an old PC on which I have installed a fresh copy of the latest Windows 10 (Version 2004 OS Build 19041.450) while connected to my Microsoft account, and I have run a utility to securely erase all unused space on the disk. I plan to donate or sell the PC, and I obviously don't want it to continue to access my MS account. Can I do the following?

    1. Use SETTINGS to create and switch to a local account.

    2. Log in to my account at account.microsoft.com and remove the PC.

    Will my MS account then have no visibility to the new owner of the PC? If not, what is the recommended procedure?

    :)
     
    JLSchutt, Aug 22, 2020
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  2. SLARTYBART
    Slartybart Win User

    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, Aug 22, 2020
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  3. YAQUB K
    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, Aug 22, 2020
    #3
  4. VANESSA SOHTUN
    Vanessa Sohtun Win User

    Local Account for Computer to be Donated or Sold

    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, Aug 22, 2020
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