Hi

I've upgraded from Windows 8 to 8.1 and stupidly created a Microsoft account during the upgrade procedure rather than using a local account (which is what I was using before). I want to go back to using the local account and have tried going to "Your Account" - "Disconnect" - "Switch to a local account". However, as I want everything to go back to how it was before I upgraded I've tried entering the same username as before but I keep getting the following message "Windows is already using that name. Please enter a different username". Is there anyway I can log into a local account using the same username as before or do I need to create a new username (and therefore a new account?).

Any help to make this problem go away would be much appreciated!

Myzo.

• Edited by Myzopoda Thursday, October 24, 2013 1:28 PM

When you create a Windows account, the local account remains.  Just log out of the windows account and log into the local account. Or use switch user. In 8.1 you can click on your account name/picture in the upper right corner of the start screen and then click on the local account you want to switch to