Windows 10: Using computer without Microsoft account

Discus and support Using computer without Microsoft account in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I bought a new computer yesterday. It required me to link it to a Microsoft account in order to even turn the computer on. No other option was given.... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by ARKofEREH, Oct 10, 2020.

  1. ARKOFEREH
    ARKofEREH Win User

    Using computer without Microsoft account


    I bought a new computer yesterday. It required me to link it to a Microsoft account in order to even turn the computer on. No other option was given. Of course, I didn't want a Microsoft account or to link my computer to one, but I did what was necessary in order to turn the computer on.


    I have had many Windows computers before including a previous computer that also had Windows 10 and none of them ever required or for that matter even gave the option to link to a Microsoft account before. Is there any way that I can unlink/remove the unwanted Microsoft account from this computer but still be able to use the computer?


    I just want to able to use the computer like normal without having a Microsoft account linked to it!


    If for some reason it is not possible to do this, is there some way that I can clearly see which computers have this deficiency before I buy them so that I can return this one and replace it with a computer that I would feel comfortable using?

    :)
     
    ARKofEREH, Oct 10, 2020
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  2. ZAKIN
    Zakin Win User

    Strange Windows 10 User Account issue.

    Unfortunately I had done those steps numerous reboots, it just, reappears for no good reason. The base account isn't even a Microsoft account, it's a local account.

    I haven't quite tried the built in administrator account on W10, but so far in my experience on my own computer, the built in account seemed to have absolutely no more control than I did on my own.

    It's just strange, I go in, it warns me twice about deleting the account, then it's gone. Reboot, and it's back?

    EDIT: Just to specify, both command line and Netplwiz both say only HIS account exists on the computer, it doesn't list this rogue account. This is what I meant in my first post about the fact that even Windows doesn't seem to believe it exists, HALF the time. *Frown Using computer without Microsoft account :(
     
    Zakin, Oct 10, 2020
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  3. WASEEMULLA S
    Waseemulla S Win User
    sign into microsoft account glitch

    Hi Micheal,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    • Is this the only account on the computer?
    • Was this account upgraded from previous version of Windows?

    It looks like you are using a local account. I suggest you follow these steps:

    • Click on search in taskbar and type account.
    • Click on Accounts.
    • Now, under Your account, click on Sign in with Microsoft account instead.
    • Enter your Local account password for confirmation and then follow the screen instruction.
    • Enter User name credentials for your the new Microsoft account and click OK.

    Hope this helps.

    Regards
     
    Waseemulla S, Oct 10, 2020
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  4. VESAO
    Vesao Win User

    Using computer without Microsoft account

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Oct 10, 2020
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