Going Private – How To Switch To A Local Account On Windows 8.1

Many users who’ve installed Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 have set up a Microsoft account that’s accessible through a web browser as well as through their local machine. In many cases, users of Windows 8.1 are selecting a connected account solely because they think there’s no other choice. In truth, going private with a local Windows account is a simple task anyone can complete in five minutes or less. Why Switch? Microsoft doesn’t require that users set up an account with the company during the installation of Windows 8.1, but the installer does everything possible to make it appear that...

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