When using a local account, you will be asked for sign in to your Microsoft account to install apps from Windows Store or using Mail, People, Messaging, Calendar, and other apps that require Microsoft account (such as Xbox Live games). Finally, to apply all changes, your computer will sign out then you can sign in via your local account. After that, you have to choose the name and password for the new local account you are about to create. Once you click the button, there will be a pop-up asking you to enter your Microsoft account password. Once PC Settings has opened, you need to select “Users” on the left side and you will see the button “Switch to local account”. To switch account type, you press hotkeys Windows + I to bring up Settings panel (if you are on a tablet, you can simply bring up Settings via the Charms bar, which pops up when you swipe at the right of your screen) then choose “Change PC Settings”. HOW TO SWITCH FROM MICROSOFT ACCOUNT TO LOCAL ACCOUNT However, after you setup a Microsoft account you can log into your PC or tablet without having an active internet connection. Take note that when switching to a Microsoft account, you must have an active internet connection so it can verify your login details. BEFORE WE BEGINīefore we delve into how to switch between accounts, you should know that switching the types of account won’t affect any of your personal data and settings. In this article, you will find out how to do that job easily. However, sometimes you may want to switch between these two types of account. In addition, a Windows 8 PC with Microsoft account also helps you sync your settings across devices that use the same account. Using a Microsoft account is new to Windows 8 you can sign in to your PC or tablet with the account you use for Hotmail, Skydrive, and other Microsoft’s services. A local account is the traditional one which has been used in previous versions of Windows.
When you install Windows 8, it allows you to choose using between using a local account and Microsoft account.
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