Microsoft Windows 11 Windows 10/11 - Switch from Online Microsoft account to Local Account Updated August 03 2026
You normally do this from Settings --> Accounts.



If you are not able to switch back the normal way, this page has a guide. I have NOT yet tested this method.
https://lytithwyn.wordpress.com/2019/08/15/how-microsoft-accounts-are-stored-in-the-registry/

The basic method is you need to edit the SAM, you will need to do this offline (or from Win10/11 USB Install media)
Delete key: SAM\Domains\Account\Users\USER_RID\InternetUserName
Delete Key: Software\Microsoft\IdentityCRL\StoredIdentities\EMAIL_ADDRESS


He also has a tool which allows enabling/disabling windows accounts, resetting passwords, and converting online accounts to local accounts.
https://github.com/lytithwyn/owper
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