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Which? Microsoft account or Local account? Answer: LOCAL Account! But then as you indicated, this is for someone who does not use more than maybe one MS Service. We never needed a MS account in the past and still do not want or need one today!
I prefer using a local account because MS has less to track about you. If I want to connect to my Microsoft account, I do that on my web browser. So, overall: Local account, more privacy. I'm happy with using one and don't have compromises because I'm happy to give up some things to achieve higher level of privacy.
An interesting and informative video. I usually just set up a new laptop with a MS account (since I already have one), but after getting the lappy set up how I want it, it never goes on line again, so MS or Local doesn't really bother me.
I use only local accounts when using windows, which is pretty rare actually. On the other hand when my wife got her new PC she set it up by logging in with a MS account. I set up an account, local, for myself on her machine with full admin rights since I often have to jump in and play techie. One problem I've encountered many times is when she asks me to put some files on her PC. I can easily transfer those files from one of my PC's but only into her local folders, which makes it very hard for her to find when she needs them. Having two documents or picture folders for example creates confusion. She's not very tech savvy. Just last night she asked me to pull some files off of a CD since she doesn't have a drive. I got the files using one of my boxes that has a drive and then copied them across the network to her documents folder, the local folder which is all I have access to with my local login. Ended up having to get her to log in and create a desktop shortcut for her. What a PITA.
My computer has 2 drives. I have 1 set up for Microsoft OneDrive (and it has more on it than I like - consuming excessive space). The other drive is set to local.
Can OneDrive work using a local account? Some experts say yes, but not the way to do it. For me syncing and using Office is essential. Using a local account would make my life a lot more difficult. I would lose the benefits I pay for.
I set up my new laptop earlier this year with the regular Microsoft account. After watching a few videos I decided to create a local account and have been using it ever since. Can I delete the local account? If not, how do I log into the Microsoft account ? Thanks.
You can delete either account. To log into to "the other" from whereever you just sign out. All available accounts should be an option to sign in on the sign in screen.
If you are in Microsoft ecosystem (Windows, OneDrive, Xbox, Office) Microsoft Account is way better. Local Account is better for who ONLY use the Windows Account. About privacy kind of both are subject from to telemetry and the Online account extra privacy issues we are kind of used now with Google account on Android, Apple on iPhone, etc.
