Unsettled users wonder about the difference between a local user and one with a Microsoft account under Windows 11 or 10!The main difference between a local offline account and a Microsoft account is that the data is stored locally and with the Microsoft account the data is partially stored in the cloud, the settings, passwords, personal folders, ... depending on the saddle! See also: ► Windows 11 with a Microsoft account Disadvantages and advantages! Microsoft Windows 11 and Windows 10 offer you the option to choose between a Microsoft account and a local offline user account, so that you have to decide for yourself which of the two is right for you. See: ► Quickly create local user accounts under Windows 11? There is a problem with some apps from the Windows Store if you use a local account! But you always have the option of an interim solution, namely to use a local offline account on your Windows 11 or 10 PC and sign in to the Windows Store with a Microsoft account to download and install the apps you want. 1.) ... The recognition of the offline account and a Microsoft account!
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(Image-1) Local users and Microsoft accounts under Windows! |
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2.) Recognize the account type via control userpasswords2 !
1. Pass the command control userpasswords2 from
(PS: Optionally you can use the command: netplwiz.exe)
(Image-3) Recognize local users and Microsoft accounts under Windows! |
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FAQ 105: Updated on: 28 July 2021 12:28