
What Happens When You Switch from Microsoft to Local Account?

Hence, make sure that you transfer all your Files, Photos and other data from Microsoft Account to an External Storage Drive or another Location on your computer. When you remove Microsoft Account, all your data associated with Microsoft Account, including all Files located on Desktop and stored in Documents, Pictures, Music, and Downloads Folder will be deleted. What Happens When You Remove Microsoft Account? However, if you prefer not to use Microsoft Account, you can either convert the Microsoft Account to Local Account or Remove Microsoft Account from your computer.

For example, a Microsoft Account allows you to Remotely Logout of PC, remotely lock computer, sync settings across multiple devices and setup Find My Device to track the location of your computer, if it gets lost or stolen.
