Windows 10: Using microsoft store without Microsoft account

Discus and support Using microsoft store without Microsoft account in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a PC with Windows 10 21H2, on which I login as a local user.At some point in the past, I used the Windows store, and logged into it with a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by madbrain76, Dec 4, 2021.

  1. Using microsoft store without Microsoft account


    I have a PC with Windows 10 21H2, on which I login as a local user.At some point in the past, I used the Windows store, and logged into it with a Microsoft account.I no longer want to use the Microsoft account. I removed the account from Windows under Settings / Email and accounts.I now want to use the Windows store, and download free apps, such as Netflix.I followed the procedure at https://www.digitalcitizen.life/micr...osoft-account/ .After searching for Netflix and clicking "get" , I get prompted to login with a Microsoft account. I click the X button to dismiss is. Unfortunately, after th

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    madbrain76, Dec 4, 2021
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  2. sam02 Win User

    App store and Microsoft account


    Thank you for the advice

    I see what you mean about the password but i think its a backward step to compromise my Microsoft password to to use the app store
     
    sam02, Dec 4, 2021
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  3. Brink Win User
    App store and Microsoft account


    Yes. When you sign in to the Store with a Microsoft account like in step 5 in Option Two of the tutorial below instead of switching to a Microsoft account you will and stay a local account.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4...dows-10-a.html
     
    Brink, Dec 4, 2021
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  4. Addie Win User

    Using microsoft store without Microsoft account

    Cannot link/add my Microsoft Account to Local Account

    Hello Ken,

    Im using Win10 Build 1607 with all latest update.

    I also run all related troubleshooters:
    • Windows Update
    • Store Apps (says i have to login in my microsoft account but thats the problem, i can't)
    • Microsoft Accounts

    No Problem found. Also the suggestions from Microsoft didnt helped.
     
    Addie, Dec 4, 2021
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