Windows 10: Switching to a local account

Discus and support Switching to a local account in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; When I switch to a different account it says, "Switch to a local account". Can the account I’m switching to be accessed by anyone in my area?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by neptoons, Aug 15, 2018.

  1. neptoons Win User

    Switching to a local account


    When I switch to a different account it says, "Switch to a local account". Can the account I’m switching to be accessed by anyone in my area?

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    neptoons, Aug 15, 2018
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  2. DarWun Win User

    Switch Back to Existing Local Account from Microsoft Account

    I already identified that I had tried this, and that it did not allow me to switch back to the original Local Account. The Microsoft Account hijacked the User Name of the original Local Account. When I click "Sign in With a Local Account instead" and enter
    the original User Name, Windows 10 won't proceed. The only way to get back to a Local Account is enter a new User Name.
     
    DarWun, Aug 15, 2018
    #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, Aug 15, 2018
    #3
  4. Switching to a local account

    Cannot switch to local account

    Hi,

    Thank you for your interest in using Windows 10.

    Refer to these steps to convert Microsoft account into Local User account:


    • Click on Windows button, then click on
      Settings.

    • Click on Accounts then click on
      Your account
      .

    • Click on Sign in with a local account instead.

    • Following the Online instructions.
    If the issue still persists, I would suggest you to create a new Local user account and check if that helps you.


    • Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Control Panel”.

    • Click on “User Accounts” and click on “Manage another Account”.

    • Click on “Add a new user in PC Settings”. Follow the on screen directions to complete the process.
    Hope this information helps you. Please do let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, Aug 15, 2018
    #4
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