📎 AI Summary:
The original poster installed Windows 10 and set a local password but later signed into their Hotmail account through the Windows Store, which caused the login screen to associate with the Hotmail account. They are seeking to disconnect or disable this association so they can log in with the original local password. The suggested solution from another user is to switch from a Microsoft account to a local account via the Settings > Accounts > “Sign in with a local account instead” option.

jgiannis

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I just installed Windows 10.

During installation, I created a sign in password at the login screen.

Within 30 minutes of using Windows 10, I went into the Windows Store App and tried to download the Free version of Photoshop Express. To do this, I had to sign into one of my Microsoft accounts. So, I signed into my Hotmail email account.

Now, whenever I go back to my login screen (e.g., after I restart my computer), I cannot use the original password that I setup. Instead, the login screen displays my Hotmail account name, and asks me to use that password to login to my computer.

How do I disable this? I do not want my operating system to be associated with my Hotmail account.
 

Neemobeer

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  • Press [Windows key + i]
  • Click on Accounts
  • Click on "Sign in with a local account instead"
 

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