Especially with Windows 10, a lot of data is sent to Microsoft under standard settings. Linking a Microsoft account is to blame in particular, along with a few other settings. It can therefore be advisable to run Windows 10 without a Microsoft account.
Use local user instead of Microsoft account
To use Windows 10 without a Microsoft account, you need to create a local account on the PC. This is then only on one computer and is not linked to Microsoft. Here we will show you how to create a new local user under Windows. However, if you create a completely new user, the data linked to the original user account will not be available .
Alternatively, you can also remove the Microsoft account. This will be unlinked from your Microsoft account, but you will keep your information. To do this, visit the settings and click on " Accounts ". In the " Your Info " tab you will find the option " Log in with a local account instead " at the top . Then follow the steps..
Disable constant reminder for Microsoft account
Every time you sign in, Windows reminds you that you'd rather use a Microsoft account instead of the local account? This notification is of course undesirable. The setting can be bypassed, however, by opening the Windows settings (eg via [Win] + [I] ). Here you first select " Notifications and actions " under " System " . Under Notifications, uncheck Suggest ways to finish setting up my device for getting the most from Windows . This means that memories are a thing of the past.
The notification function is a bit hidden for the Windows welcome page in the settings. What are the disadvantages of using Windows 10 without a Microsoft account?
In fact, there are hardly any disadvantages for you . It may be that Windows asks for a login at one or the other step. In most cases, however, you can just skip this. Only to take advantage of OneDrive and to apps from the Microsoft Store to download, you must be logged in.