Windows 10: Microsoft Vs Local account

Discus and support Microsoft Vs Local account in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have seen a lot of emails about changing a Microsoft account into a local account. I am trying to complete the reverse i.e. Changing a local to a... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by NeilHumphreys1, Mar 7, 2020.

  1. Microsoft Vs Local account


    I have seen a lot of emails about changing a Microsoft account into a local account. I am trying to complete the reverse i.e. Changing a local to a Microsoft one.


    Here is where I am is.

    - PC is named Den

    - I have a local account on the PC user Neil Humphreys

    - On the your Info page It has my email account

    - When I log in it asks for a password which is a local one not my Microsoft one


    I do know I can go into family and add my email as an account but unfortunately not all the options i.e. documents, app etc are shared with a new account and I do not wish to re-add all on this onto a new account.


    So how can I amend the current local account to make it login as a Microsoft account ?


    Help here would be appreciated


    NH

    :)
     
    NeilHumphreys1, Mar 7, 2020
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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, Mar 7, 2020
    #2
  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, Mar 7, 2020
    #3
  4. Microsoft Vs Local 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, Mar 7, 2020
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