Sign In With Local Account Instead Option Missing In Windows 10

[Elliott Davis]

How to Fix the Missing "Sign in with Local Account Instead" Option in Windows 10

If you are using a Microsoft account to sign in to your Windows 10 PC, you may want to switch to a local account for various reasons. For example, you may want to have more control over your privacy settings, or you may want to use a different username and password for your PC. However, some users have reported that the "Sign in with a local account instead" option is missing from the Settings app, making it impossible to switch to a local account. In this article, we will show you how to fix this issue and restore the option to sign in with a local account instead.

Sign in with local account instead option missing in Windows 10

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Method 1: Check if Your Local Account is Disabled

One possible reason why the "Sign in with a local account instead" option is missing is that your local account is disabled or hidden. To check if this is the case, follow these steps:

• Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.

• Type lusrmgr.msc and hit Enter to open the Advanced User Accounts Control Panel.

• Click on Users and check if you can find your local account.

• If it's present, right-click on it and select Properties.

• Make sure that there is no check under "Account is disabled" checkbox.

• Click OK and close the Advanced User Accounts Control Panel.

Now, try to open the Settings app and see if the "Sign in with a local account instead" option is available.

Method 2: Run SFC and DISM Scans

Another possible reason why the "Sign in with a local account instead" option is missing is that some Windows system files are corrupt or damaged. To fix this, you can run the System File Checker (SFC) and Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tools to scan and repair your system files. To do this, follow these steps:

• Open Notepad and copy and paste the following commands:

@echo off

date /t & time /t

echo Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup

echo ...

date /t & time /t

echo Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

echo ...

date /t & time /t

echo SFC /scannow

SFC /scannow

date /t & time /t

pause

• Save the file with a name and append the .bat file extension e.g., SFC_DISM_scan.bat

• Right-click on the saved file and select Run as Administrator from the context menu.

• Wait for the scans to complete. You may need to run the batch file repeatedly until it reports no errors.

• Restart your PC and see if the "Sign in with a local account instead" option is restored.

Method 4: Use a Registry Tweak

If you are comfortable with editing the Windows registry, you can try to use a registry tweak to enable the "Sign in with a local account instead" option. To do this, follow these steps:

• Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.

• Type regedit and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.

• Navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\OOBE

• Right-click on the OOBE key and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.

• Name the new value DisableMSAccountOffer and set its data to 1.

• Close the Registry Editor and restart your PC.

Now, you should be able to see the "Sign in with a local account instead" option in the Settings app.

Method 5: Use a Group Policy Setting

If you are using Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education edition, you can use a Group Policy setting to enable the "Sign in with a local account instead" option. To do this, follow these steps:

• Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.

• Type gpedit.msc and hit Enter to open the Local Group Policy Editor.

• Navigate to the following path: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Microsoft Account

• Double-click on the policy setting named Block Microsoft accounts.

• Select Enabled and then choose This PC from the drop-down menu under Options.

• Click OK and close the Local Group Policy Editor.

Now, you should be able to see the "Sign in with a local account instead" option in the Settings app.

Method 6: Use a Third-Party Tool

If none of the above methods work, you can try to use a third-party tool that can help you switch to a local account. One such tool is O&O ShutUp10, which is a free program that allows you to customize various Windows 10 settings, including disabling Microsoft accounts. To use this tool, follow these steps:

• Download O&O ShutUp10 from its official website and run it as administrator.

• Scroll down to the section named Microsoft Accounts.

• Check the box next to Do not allow Windows 10 to use Microsoft accounts.

• Click on Apply now and then on Yes to confirm.

• Restart your PC and see if the "Sign in with a local account instead" option is available.

Conclusion

In this article, we have shown you six methods to fix the missing "Sign in with a local account instead" option in Windows 10. We hope that one of these methods worked for you and that you can now switch to a local account without any hassle. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment below.

Conclusion

In this article, we have shown you six methods to fix the missing "Sign in with a local account instead" option in Windows 10. We hope that one of these methods worked for you and that you can now switch to a local account without any hassle. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment below.

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