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Just purchased Windows 8. In a shared household (including people that do not have hotmail Microsoft Accounts) how can I set-up a generic password for the computer which everyone can use without giving out my Microsoft Account password?
I find that setting up a local password stops me from using features such as the Windows Store, yet using my Microsoft Account password means all users have access to my Microsoft Account.
2Yes; When you create the first account on the system there is an option to skip the process of linking your Microsoft Account. – Ramhound – 2014-04-25T14:09:52.697
Another possibility is to remove network connection at set up, and it will default to local username and password (instead of Microsoft account) – Darius – 2014-04-25T15:39:09.660
Related/possible dupes: How to install/upgrade to Windows 8.1 RTM without a Microsoft account, Skip “Sign in to your Microsoft account” (Windows 8.1 Setup)
– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007 – 2014-04-25T15:40:42.487