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The account conversion tag on WindowsForum.com covers the process of switching a local Windows user account to a Microsoft account, as demonstrated in Windows 8. This conversion enables features like SkyDrive-based settings sync and deeper integration with Metro-style apps. The tag content focuses on practical steps for users who initially signed in with a local account but later want to take advantage of Microsoft account benefits. It is relevant for Windows users seeking to unify their experience across devices and services.
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 Tip: Convert a Local Account to a Microsoft Account

    By Paul Thurrott With Windows 8, its preferable to sign into your PC with a Microsoft account—or what we still call a Windows Live ID—to take advantage of SkyDrive-based settings sync and deep integration with several new Metro-style apps and other capabilities. But if you signed in with a local...
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