Windows 10: Problem with local account for work versus Microsoft Account

Discus and support Problem with local account for work versus Microsoft Account in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hello. When lockdown began and I started needing to work from home, I created a separate local account/profile on my laptop. I share my laptop with my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by BethanyHamblen, May 17, 2020.

  1. BETHANYHAMBLEN
    BethanyHamblen Win User

    Problem with local account for work versus Microsoft Account


    Hello. When lockdown began and I started needing to work from home, I created a separate local account/profile on my laptop. I share my laptop with my husband so wanted a profile to use for work where only I have the password. I did NOT want to use or create a Microsoft Account for this. I set up a separate profile pic and desktop background to distinguish it from my normal Microsoft Account. This has been fine so far, as I do most of my work within my work's VPN, with just accessing emails, etc. outside the VPN using my work's web-based Outlook app, and the desktop version of Teams.


    However, the other day I had a particular need to use full Microsoft Word outside the VPN, so signed into it with my own personal not work Microsoft Account so that I could access my Microsoft Office 365 subscription. Since then, Windows insists on signing me in to everything within the local profile, and has changed my profile picture and desktop background to match my personal Microsoft Account settings. Is there anyway to access my Office subscription within the local profile without it changing everything else? And is there a risk that Windows could somehow sign me out of my work email and into my personal hotmail account or anything? Thanks for any advice.

    :)
     
    BethanyHamblen, May 17, 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, May 17, 2020
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  3. MINDWEAVER
    Mindweaver Win User
    Mindweaver, May 17, 2020
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  4. ADDIE
    Addie Win User

    Problem with local account for work versus Microsoft Account

    Cannot link/add my Microsoft Account to Local Account

    Hello Ken,

    Im using Win10 Build 1607 with all latest update.

    I also run all related troubleshooters:
    • Windows Update
    • Store Apps (says i have to login in my microsoft account but thats the problem, i can't)
    • Microsoft Accounts

    No Problem found. Also the suggestions from Microsoft didnt helped.
     
    Addie, May 17, 2020
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