Windows 10: unable to switch to a local account

Discus and support unable to switch to a local account in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hey ,Recently I have update to windows 10 professional and logged in as administrator with a Microsoft account which is connected to my Edu mail . Now... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by DEEPAKCHHIKARA, Feb 9, 2022.

  1. unable to switch to a local account


    Hey ,Recently I have update to windows 10 professional and logged in as administrator with a Microsoft account which is connected to my Edu mail . Now i want to switch my Microsoft account without losing any of my data saved as that particular user . For the same purpose i tried to 'sign in as a local user instead" but unfortunately I didn't see any option or link for the same in my account settings tab .How can I remove that particular Microsoft account from my laptop and set another Microsoft account as administrator account if the option to remove that particular account is not available .

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    DEEPAKCHHIKARA, Feb 9, 2022
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  2. AndreTen Win User

    Trying to switch from MS account to local account

    Mybe you have to set your Windows account password. Not sure at which step are you..

    Check Tutorials: tenforums tutorials |switch-local-account-windows-10
     
    AndreTen, Feb 9, 2022
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  3. Unable to switch account from local to Microsoft account

    Hi,

    Thank you for the update.

    Please convert to Local account and back to Microsoft Account. To switch to a local account, please follow the below steps.

    To switch to a local account.

    Press “Windows + I” keys to open settings.

    Select Change PC settings.

    Select Users.

    On the right side, it will show your current account with an option "Switch to a local account”.

    Select “switch to a local account” and follow the steps to switch your Microsoft account into a local account. Once this is done your Microsoft account is safe and not linked with that computer anymore.

    To convert a local account to Microsoft Account you may try these steps:

    From the “Change PC settings” screen, tap or click Users.

    Tap or click Switch to a Microsoft account and follow the instructions.

    Also, check for pending updates and install them.

    Please let us know if the issue persists or you need any further assistance.
     
    Amarjeet_Paul, Feb 9, 2022
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  4. DarWun Win User

    unable to switch to a local account

    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, Feb 9, 2022
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