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The thread discusses how to revert a Windows 8.1 account from a Microsoft-linked password to a local account, with some users experiencing difficulty locating the appropriate options due to interface differences. A recommended solution is to navigate to "Change PC settings" > "Accounts" > "Switch to a local account," though some users report that the "Users" option is not visible, possibly due to the Windows 8.1 update. Overall, the conversation highlights confusion about account management in Windows 8.1, with suggestions centered on switching to a local account as a way to regain traditional password control.
The thread discusses how to revert a Windows 8.1 account from a Microsoft-linked password to a local account, with some users experiencing difficulty locating the appropriate options due to interface differences. A recommended solution is to navigate to "Change PC settings" > "Accounts" > "Switch to a local account," though some users report that the "Users" option is not visible, possibly due to the Windows 8.1 update. Overall, the conversation highlights confusion about account management in Windows 8.1, with suggestions centered on switching to a local account as a way to regain traditional password control.
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BurrWalnut
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You will have to switch to a Local Account.
Press the Windows Logo key+I, click or tap Change PC settings (at the bottom) > Accounts (in the left pane) > Switch to a local account and follow the wizard, which will allow you to log in as you did with previous versions of Windows.
Press the Windows Logo key+I, click or tap Change PC settings (at the bottom) > Accounts (in the left pane) > Switch to a local account and follow the wizard, which will allow you to log in as you did with previous versions of Windows.
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Hi
I read your question wrong completely.
http://windows.microsoft.com/is-is/windows-8/disable-remove-password
See if this helps, my interface doesn't look exactly like the one here.
Did you lose your ability to log in without a password when ]you updated to 8.1?
That happened to me, I think it dumps your old account information.
I switched back to Windows 8 because of issues I couldn't resolve so I never changed it there.
Mike
PS Another thing that drives me crazy about Windows 8, it you search for Change Sign In Options, you get nothing, you have to search for "sign" to get to the correct place.
I read your question wrong completely.
http://windows.microsoft.com/is-is/windows-8/disable-remove-password
See if this helps, my interface doesn't look exactly like the one here.
Did you lose your ability to log in without a password when ]you updated to 8.1?
That happened to me, I think it dumps your old account information.
I switched back to Windows 8 because of issues I couldn't resolve so I never changed it there.
Mike
PS Another thing that drives me crazy about Windows 8, it you search for Change Sign In Options, you get nothing, you have to search for "sign" to get to the correct place.
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BurrWalnut
Essential Member
Sorry about that, it’s called Accounts, not Users in 8.1.
I’ve changed my initial post accordingly.
I’ve changed my initial post accordingly.
