Can I install Windows 10 with a local account as now a Microsoft account is required? When installing Windows 10 or 8.1, you will not see an option to create a local account by default, and instead you have to log in to your Microsoft Account or be asked to create a new one. Here’s a workaround to skip the Microsoft account sign-in so you can install Windows 10/8.1 with a local account.

How to Install Windows 10 or 8.1 with Local Account?

1. Start the installation of Windows 10/8.1 as you would usually do, and follow on-screen instruction to proceed.
2. When you’re prompted to sign in to your Microsoft account, click on “Create a new account“.

   

3. On the screen where you’re required to enter information to create a Microsoft account, scroll down to the bottom, and click on “Sign in without a Microsoft account“.

   

4. Enter your desired user name, password and password hint for the local account to be used to login to Windows. Click on Finish to continue the installation as usual.