Windows 10: Set up new laptop without Microsoft Account

I have just purchased a new laptop pre-loaded with Win 10 Home.

Is it possible to set it up without being forced to use a Microsoft Account. I am a single user of the laptop and would prefer to have a local Windows account. It never leaves home so is quite low risk, so I also want to be able to sign in without the need to re-input the password every time I switch on or come back from sleep.

Is this use of a local account recommended and if so how can I do this, and are there any drawbacks/disadvantages. Would this local account be classed as an administrator account?

I intend to do most things on the laptop via Chrome and an existing gmail account plus password.

Win version 1909 build 18363.959

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Unable to set up Microsoft Account

Hi CrossFitDerek,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

I am sorry to know that you are unable to set up Microsoft account on Windows 10.

Do not worry, will assist you with the issue.

• Are you able to log into Microsoft account online?
• What error message you receive when you enter the new password?

I suggest you to try the steps provided, in the link below.

Sign in with a Microsoft account:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/getstarted-microsoft-account

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Trouble setting up Windows Hello in new microsoft account

Hello,

If you are prompted that you have already set up Windows Hello, you might already have set up Windows Hello on your account. For us to properly assist you in setting up Windows Hello, kindly respond to the questions below:

• When you say "the other account has been deleted", is it deleted from the computer? Or, the Microsoft account has been closed?
• Is the new Microsoft account associated with a local account?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far? This is for us to know and to avoid any duplication of efforts on your end.

We look forward to your response.

 

Setting up email account on the new PC.

Hi AudreyCannon1,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Community Forums.

I would like to let you know that Mail and Calendar for Windows 10 are new apps from Microsoft to help you stay up-to-date on your email, manage your schedule, and stay in touch with people you care about the most. Designed for both work and home,
these apps help you communicate quickly and focus on what’s important across all your accounts.

• If you have tried to setup the account on the PC previously, then did you get any error code or message?
  
• To get a better picture, I would like to know, are you are setting up the email account in the Mail app or the Microsoft Office Outlook application?
  

If you are configuring the email account in the Mail app, then suggest you to follow the steps from this article.

‘Set up email in the Mail app for Windows 10’

Further, if you are trying to set up iCloud account, suggest you to refer to these articles to see if that helps.

iCloud: Set up iCloud Mail on your devices:

https://support.apple.com/kb/PH2621?locale=en_US

Mail server settings for iCloud email clients:

https://support.apple.com/en-sg/HT202304

Note: Since the websites are not hosted by Microsoft, the links may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.

We look forward for your response.

Regards,

Srimadhwa B

Microsoft Community-Moderator