Cant Switch to local account


  1. Jay2OR
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    Cant Switch to local account


    Hello so when i first got windows 10 i had a local account and used it as normal then for some reason i added my microsoft account and now everytime i log in i need to use the microsoft account, just now i tried to switch it to the local account and i got this error any ideas?
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  3. Brink
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    Hello Jay,

    Double check to make sure that the Microsoft Account Sign-in Assistant service is enabled, set to manual, and started. Afterwards, see if you may be able to switch to a local account.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4...dows-10-a.html
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  4. Jay2OR
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    Brink said:
    Hello Jay,

    Double check to make sure that the Microsoft Account Sign-in Assistant service is enabled, set to manual, and started. Afterwards, see if you may be able to switch to a local account.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4...dows-10-a.html
    i tried this and still same error
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