How Do I Not Use a Microsoft Account on Windows 10?
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If you’d prefer not to have a Microsoft account associated with your device, you can remove it. Finish going through Windows setup, then select the Start button and go to Settings > Accounts > Your info and select Sign in with a local account instead.

Do I have to have a Microsoft account to use Windows 10?

No, you don’t need a Microsoft account to use Windows 10. But you’ll get a lot more out of Windows 10 if you do.

How do I use Windows without a Microsoft account?

To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your Windows 10 computer using your Microsoft account.
  2. Click the “Start” button and select “Settings”.
  3. Choose “Accounts” in the Settings window.
  4. Select the “Your email and accounts” option in the left pane.
  5. Click the “Sign in with a local account instead” option in the right pane.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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