Windows 10: Switch to Local Account in Windows 10

My guess is that since it was renamed is why it was allowed to switch to a Microsoft account. I'm just not sure why it can't switch back. Odd one.

 

I've already done this once before, but without any warning the account changed back to using microsoft to sign in. I fixed it, but is there a way to make sure that doesn't happen again?

 

Hello listenersfury, and welcome to Ten Forums. *Smile

Are you sure your account didn't switch to a Microsoft account by mistake when for example signing in to the Store or some other app that requires a Microsoft account??

 

It doesn't work independently from the local account? From the way the text was written, it made it seem like it would. every time i use an app, will it revert to using the microsoft account to sign in? If so, is there a way to stop it?

 

You can use OPTION TWO in the tutorial below to sign in to the Store with a Microsoft account without switching your local account that you sign in to Windows 10 with to a Microsoft account. *Smile

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4...dows-10-a.html

 

Thanks for the tutorial Shawn!

 

hello brink

I want to know is there a way to disable Microsoft account service?
or prevent windows10 to login to Microsoft account service

although it have benefit, but I don't need those sync feature
as I backup my user profile periodically myself

 

Hello Slyphnier, *Smile

A local account would not use the Microsoft account service, so you could switch your account to be a local account to do so.

 

Thanks, Brink. I followed your step by step instructions and disconnected ms account from my login to Win10.
Thank you for sharing.
Cheers!

 

Glad it could help Mandy, and welcome to Ten Forums. *Smile

 

hi
for local account , must i add a password ?
or can i switch to a local account without adding a password
thanks

 

Hello drugo, *Smile

A password is optional with a local account.

If you're only concerned about having to enter a password at startup or wakeup with a Microsoft account, then the tutorials below can solve that so you don't have to.

Sign in User Account Automatically at Windows 10 Startup

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1...dows-10-a.html

 

thanks Brink!

 

You're most welcome. *Smile

 

Brink,
Thanks for the very articles you have provided for the community. Just upgraded from Windows 7 ultimate to Window 10 Pro (all updates included; build version 10586). No major issues except this one in particular. I cannot switch back from the Microsoft account to my local account (admin account). Any advice/hints would be greatly appreciated. The following is echoed on the "Switch to a local account" screen: "Windows is already using that name. Please enter a different user name."

It has been stated that this is a bug. I have found no other way to get back to my local account than to do a system restore (works).
See this:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/w...cd3fa9b?page=1

Here is a screen capture:



Thanks!