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  1. DavidR888 Win User

    Windows 10 - Set up a local password, and now I can't log in


    I changed one of our Windows 10 pcs from online login to local password login.But the local login never worked it doesn't recognize the username / password pair.Is there some way I can boot back into the online login, so I can use my online login credentials to access the computer?Thanks!

    :)
     
    DavidR888, Feb 24, 2022
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

    • Launch the Store from your Start menu.
    • Click the user icon next to the search box.
    • Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.
    • Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.
    • When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”
    from Lifehacker
     
    Ahhzz, Feb 24, 2022
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  3. Rose Cal Win User
    Windows 10 doesn`t log in after update

    Hi,

    You may need to reset your password for you to access your account again. To assist you better, we'd like to gather more information:

    • Which build and version of Windows 10 are you using?
    • Are you trying to log in to your Microsoft Account or to your Windows 10 local account?
    • Have you tried resetting your password?

    Meanwhile, you're trying to log in to your Microsoft Account, we suggest that you follow the steps in this

    forum article
    shared by PaulSey on how to reset your password and recover your Microsoft Account.

    If you're trying to log in to your Windows 10 local account, we suggest that you perform the instructions in this

    article
    on how you can reset your Windows 10 local account.

    Keep us posted if you need additional help.
     
    Rose Cal, Feb 24, 2022
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  4. Windows 10 - Set up a local password, and now I can't log in

    Forgot Local Password

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and reset the password for the local account and check.


    • Login in to your Microsoft account.

    • Press Windows logo key + X key.

    • Select Computer Management.

    • Click on Local user and group.

    • In the right window pane, double click on user’s folder.

    • Right click on local user account and select set password and follow the on screen instructions.


    Hope it helps. Do let us know if your issue is resolved. For any further query, feel free to contact us.

    Thank you.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, Feb 24, 2022
    #4
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