Will switching my microsoft account to a local account result in data loss? Will it change the folder name in \Users\?

Question

I wanted to switch my account to a local account but I don't know if doing so will result in any data loss. I don't use any Windows apps (ex: microsoft word) but will it result in any other data loss?

Answer 1

Hello, how are you?

My name is Paloma B., I am very happy to be able to try to help you in the best possible way.

I understand that you would like to remove your Windows user email in order to use a local account.

It will not remove any account data, or change the user folder name.

Try the methods below, I believe it can help you solve this problem.

1. Press Windows+I and go to Accounts > Your Information;
2. Click Sign in with a local account;
3. Enter your Microsoft account password, and click Next;
4. Configure your local account and click Next.

If this option to unsubscribe your email account does not appear, unfortunately the only option is to create a local user and copy the data from the old account to the new one.

1. Press Windows + R keys to open the "Run" window;
2. Copy and paste the command

netplwiz

and press ok;

3. Click on the "Add" option;
4. Select the option "Do not sign in to a Microsoft account";
5. Choose a name and password for this profile and then proceed;
6. After the new profile is created, go back to the "User Accounts" screen, click on your user and then on "Properties". Select the "Group Membership" tab;
7. Mark the profile as Administrator and click on Ok;
8. Login with the new account;

If necessary, copy and paste the files from the old account to the new account:

9. Press "Windows flag" key + E to open File Explorer;
10. In File Explorer, select "This Computer" in the left column;
11. Under "This Computer", select "Windows (C:)";
12. Among the presented folders, select the "Users" folder;
13. Accessing the "Users" folder, select and access the folder with the name of your old account;
14. Open the folders inside the folder with the name of your old account, and copy the files to your new account.

Important: You must OPEN THE FOLDERS in your old account and COPY THE FILES to the new account, it's no use trying to copy the folders.

After migrating your data, delete your previous user:

15. Press Windows+R keys to open the Run window, type

netplwiz

and click OK;

16. Select your previous user and click Remove.

I await news.

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