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July 9, 2024

Microsoft’s official guide to switching from a Microsoft Account to a local account in Windows has been reinstated | Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft has released a new guide for creating a password reset disk. To do this, users with a local account should prepare a USB flash drive, open the control panel, type 'create password reset' in the search box, select the option, and follow the on-screen instructions. It is important to clearly label and keep the USB flash drive safe.

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July 8, 2024

Microsoft brings back Windows local account conversion guide

Microsoft no longer hides steps to switch from a Microsoft account to a local account.

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July 7, 2024

Microsoft posts official guide on Windows local account recovery with password reset disk

Microsoft has updated its guide on switching between a Local account and a Microsoft account on Windows PC. The guide now includes a section on migrating from a Microsoft Account to a Local account, with a new section on Local account recovery using a password reset disk. Microsoft emphasizes the importance of creating a password reset disk as a precautionary measure.