Hi! One of the biggest criticisms of Microsoft is the invasion of user privacy. In fact, when installing the system, it is almost mandatory to use a Microsoft account. Undoubtedly, by using this account, the Redmond company offers you advantages. For example, unifying all Microsoft products and services and using different Windows devices. In addition, it allows you to synchronize files and information. However, many people do not feel comfortable providing access to their data. For this reason, privacy protection is the greatest advantage of a local account. In fact, Microsoft warns you that it will not have access to your information and that if you lose your password, you will not be able to recover it. Let’s see how to create a local account in Windows 10.
Creating a local account in Windows 10 with these simple steps.
The first thing you have to do is enter the Windows settings. With this intention, press the Win+I combination. Once there, go into Accounts.
From the menu on the left, scroll down to Family & other users. Then, from the menu on the right, click on Add someone else to this PC.
In the next window, click on I don’t have this person’s sign-in information and then click on Next.
In the next window, click on Add a user without a Microsoft account.
Then add the new user’s credentials. Please remember to add the security questions with their answers. Since it is an account without internet connection, if you lose your access Microsoft will not be able to recover it.
Back to the previous screen, you can see the local account successfully created.
Now, when you log in, you can use a local account.
In this simple way, we’ve seen how to create a local account in Windows 10. It’s a good way to protect our privacy. Before saying goodbye, I invite you to see our post on Oracle’s HTTP server. Bye!
