How to set up Windows 10 if you do not have a Microsoft Account ?

When you set up a new computer or laptop, you will be prompted by Windows to enter the details of your Microsoft account. It is best to do the same while upgrading to Windows 10 because of a series of benefits attached with it. For instance, by using Microsoft account, you will be able to sync data and preferences for different Microsoft services (such as Windows Store and OneDrive) for each Windows 10 device you own and use. At the same time, you would have to give certain personal details while doing so, which you may not want to do. If that is the case, you have the option to set up Windows 10 without using your Microsoft account. You can avail professional guidance at Windows 10 Tech Support Number for this issue or try it out yourself too. There are two options for doing so- either you may create a separate user or replace the Microsoft account with a local account. The process can be reversed but it is advisable to take a system backup before you go ahead with the same.

Setting up Windows 10 without Microsoft account by creating a new user account

With this method, you have to create a new user account to be used instead of your Microsoft account for setting up Windows 10. Here are the steps to be followed:

·         Open the ‘Start’ menu.

·         Go to ‘Settings’ followed by ‘Accounts’, then ‘Your Account’ and then ‘Family and other users’.

·         In the section of ‘Other Users’, click the option of ‘Add someone else to this PC’. You will be prompted for a mail address here. Choose the option ‘I don’t have this person’s sign in information’.

·         Then click on ‘Add a user without a Microsoft account’ on the next page. Here, you have to enter user name and password for the account which will be created thereafter.

This new account is going to be a standard user though you can upgrade the same to an Administrator. For this, go to the section of ‘Family and other users’ and click on the account. Select ‘Change account type’ followed by selecting ‘Administrator’.

Setting up Windows 10 without Microsoft account by replacing Microsoft account with local account

This method involves using a local account instead of the Microsoft account. Follow these steps to carry it out:

·         For replacement of the account, make sure that you have logged in as the Administrator.

·         Then begin by opening the ‘Start’ menu and then go to ‘Settings’, then ‘Accounts’ and ‘Your email and accounts’.

·         The current Microsoft account details can be seen in the main pane. Below this you will see blue text saying ‘Manage my Microsoft account and Sign in with a local account instead’. Create a local user account by clicking the latter.

·         A screen will be displayed asking you to confirm the current password. Once you do the same, again you will be asked to type in details of the local account to be created. Complete the fields and then click ‘Next’.

·         Then click through all the steps that ask for confirmations, following which the account will get delinked from the automatic sync features used in Microsoft accounts.

This will ensure that the system will act as if it was on Windows 7, though Outlook and OneDrive will keep working as all the login details are still there for individual apps that require them.

If you are unable to carry out Windows 10 setup without Microsoft account with any of these methods, you can seek expert guidance by contacting Windows 10 Tech Support. At this number, qualified and experienced professionals are available round the clock to give you immediate and effective solution for all issues related to Windows 10. 

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