Windows 10: Local Account vs Microsoft Account; Which one should I use?

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    Local Account vs Microsoft Account; Which one should I use?


    Which one should I use – Local account or Microsoft account? Which one is better? In this article, we are going to talk about this in detail so that you can make an informed decision. What is a Local Account? Windows users have been using the Local Account to log in for ages; but, now, […]

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    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)
     
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  4. KARI
    Kari Win User

    Local Account vs Microsoft Account; Which one should I use?

    Creating a MS account without losing Local account

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


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    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:
     
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