Do I have to keep a backup local account active and up-to-date?


  1. radiowaves
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    Do I have to keep a backup local account active and up-to-date?


    I created a local admin account to use as an emergency backup in case I ever have problems with my main Microsoft account. My question is, do I need to keep the local admin account active and up-to-date, or can I just ignore it until I need it for something?
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  3. Brink
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    Hello radiowaves, :)

    You would keep Windows 10 updated instead, and not user accounts.

    If you like, you can keep the account enabled and just ignore it until needed.
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  4. radiowaves
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    Brink said:
    Hello radiowaves, :)

    You would keep Windows 10 updated instead, and not user accounts.

    If you like, you can keep the account enabled and just ignore it until needed.
    Thank you.
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  6. Brink
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    You're most welcome.
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