Windows 10: Windows and local account question

Discus and support Windows and local account question in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello I'm going to need to switch my harddrive out soon and read that if i used the activation feature and linked my digital license to a Microsoft... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Espers, Nov 19, 2020.

  1. ESPERS
    Espers Win User

    Windows and local account question


    Hello


    I'm going to need to switch my harddrive out soon and read that if i used the activation feature and linked my digital license to a Microsoft account I would be able to add windows to my new HD after I change it.


    The problem I'm having is that when I login my account for the activation it removes the local account that i normally used to log into my computer and makes me use the MS one. Then when I go back to using my local account it removed the activation being linked to my Microsoft account which I don't want happening.

    Is there any way to keep my digital license connected and activated to my Microsoft account without it over riding the local account I normally use to log in? I don't want to have to use my Microsoft account to log in to my computer.

    :)
     
    Espers, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 2020
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  4. POPEYE
    popeye Win User

    Windows and local account question

    Local account installation question


    Hey all, just wondering what to look for when I get around to installing 10 after the release as to local account setup. It was tricky with 8/8.1 so want to avoid any problems. Skipping step(s), small worded info on lower part of screen, etc.

    I did a search here and looks like a lot of local account questions so sorry if this has been asked and answered already.
     
    popeye, Nov 19, 2020
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