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I recently purchased an HP AIO desktop running Win 8.1 64-bit. During setup I overlooked login options, which default to a Microsoft Account PW. I don't want this level of dependence on MS and would like to revert to login being strictly local. After reading several online articles on how to charge to a local login, they all require creating a new account and this requires reprising all of the system settings I created. Is there another way out of this dilemma that doesn't require a creating a new account? If not, I will accept being foolish and falling victim to Redmond. Thanks for your support.

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