Windows 10 How to Change Windows 10 Local Account Password Without Affecting Microsoft Account Password

[jtpcamp]

I just bought a new laptop with Win 10 Home on it and I want to make the logon password the same as the old one, which was "not" the Microsoft account password. When I set the new one up it only uses the Microsoft password and if I change it the Microsoft password also changes.

How do I just change the computer logon password and leave the Microsoft Account password unchanged?

Thanks!

 

[bochane]

Can't you switch to a PIN code instead of password? The pin code is local and won't affect your MS password.

 

[jtpcamp]

how do I do that

 

[bochane]

Go to 'All settings' than select 'Accounts' and from there log on options
I am on a Dutch version of Windows, so the options you will see may be slightly different - Sorry

 

[nmsuk]

 

[brian peng]

Hi jtpcamp,

add a pin password to Windows 10 account is easy, you can follow this article to learn more about the Windows 10 pin password: How to Add a Pin Password on Windows 10 - Windows 10 Skills

Wish this can help.