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Windows 8: Create User Accounts (Local)Article ID: 2782145 - View products that this article applies to. More informationSymptomsI would like to switch my Microsoft user account to a local user account. What do I have to do? ResolutionSwitch a Microsoft account to a local user account In Windows 8, you can switch a Microsoft account to a local user account at any time. If you do so, you'll forgo a number of advantages such as the automatic synchronization and the use of key apps Windows 8. In addition you must use your browser to log into your Windows SkyDrive to access your folders and pictures. Note: This article describes using Windows 8 with a mouse and a keyboard. 1. Start Windows 8, sign in, and use the hotkey [Windows] + [I] to open Settings. Collapse this image  2. Click Change PC settings at the bottom. Collapse this image  3. In PC settings, click User. Collapse this image  4. Click Switch to a local account. Collapse this image  5. First you must confirm your current password. Collapse this image  6. Click Next. Collapse this image  7. Complete the following input form by providing a local password and a password hint. Collapse this image  8. Click Next. Collapse this image  9. Click Sign out and finish. You'll be logged out and need to sign in again with the new account. Collapse this image  PropertiesArticle ID: 2782145 - Last Review: March 1, 2013 - Revision: 2.0
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