Windows 10: unwanted local account

Discus and support unwanted local account in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Unwanted Local Account I had a computer crash that had a local user account as well as a Microsoft account. I replaced that computer with another and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by YolandaPosada, Dec 4, 2020.

  1. YOLANDAPOSADA
    YolandaPosada Win User

    unwanted local account


    Unwanted Local Account

    I had a computer crash that had a local user account as well as a Microsoft account. I replaced that computer with another and set it up. I did not put a local user account on the new computer. Now the old local user is showing up on the new computer and causing problems. I have searched my computer and cannot find the local user account anywhere but still remains. How do I talk to someone at Microsoft to address this issue? I just spent an hour listening to music.

    :)
     
    YolandaPosada, Dec 4, 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, Dec 4, 2020
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  3. YAQUB K
    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, Dec 4, 2020
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  4. BILLION DEBBARMA
    Billion Debbarma Win User

    unwanted local account

    Unexpected/unwanted change to local account definitions

    Hi Paul,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for posting your query.

    Based on your information, if you want to convert the current Microsoft user account to local account. Follow the below steps.

    Since, your account has been changed to Microsoft account you will have to log-in with the password that you use for email address. Once you logged-in successfully follow the below steps to change the account from Microsoft account to local account.


    • Go to settings and click on Accounts.

    • Click on Your Account on the left pane and click on
      Sign in with a local account.
    • Enter the password and follow the on screen instruction to convert the Microsoft account to local account.
    If you want to install the Linux, visit the below link for Linux support.

    https://www.linux.com/community

    Hope this helps. If you need further assistance with Windows, let us know and will be glad to help.
     
    Billion Debbarma, Dec 4, 2020
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