How to Solve Issues on Windows 10 with Local Account

by Emily Johnson Technical Advisor

Windows 10 is a well-designed OS and the chances of it failing are pretty low. However, there are instances that the OS might face some issues as well. Issues in accessing the apps, services, download updates, and search bar not working correctly can happen from time to time on Windows 10. You can avoid these issues easily by using a local account. Here are the steps to can easily create a local account and solve issues on window 10. Ensure to follow the steps carefully:
How to Make a Local Account on windows 10

Press the Settings button.
Tap on the account option.
Tap on Family & other users.
Now, Tap on Add someone else to this PC button.
Tap on I don’t have this person’s sign-in information button.
Click on Add a user without a Microsoft account button.
Create a Short Name for the account.
Choose a Password.
Tap on the Next button.
Now, select the new account option.
Tap on the Change account type button.
Set the account type to the Administrator option.
Tap on the Ok button.
Restart your device.
How to Solve Issues Using a Local Administrator Account
If you want to resolve issues on windows 10 using a local account, then follow these steps:
Tap on the new administrator account option from the lock screen.
Tap on the Sign-in option.
Select the privacy settings.
Tap on the Accept option.
Confirm whether you are still facing the problem or not.
In case if there is no problem in a new account, then the issue must be from a previous profile or due to misconfiguration.
How to Move to a New Account on Windows 10
If you want to move to a new account, follow these steps:
How to Transfer a File to a New Account
Select the File Explorer and open it.
Open This PC.
Open drive C.
Double-tap on the Users folder.
Double-tap to open the old profile folder.
If any permission warning occurs on your screen, then tap on the Continue button.
Now, open the Run command.
Enter the following command (%homepath%), then press the Ok button.
Hover the new profile folder to the left.
Now, hover the old profile to the right.
Select all option in the new profile window.
Select the Delete button to remove the default folders.
Now, in the Old profile folder, tap on Select all button.
Press on the Delete button and delete all the default folders.
Now, apply the Paste button in the new profile window situated on the left.
Now, your files have transferred to the new account.

Emily Johnson is a Norton product expert and has been working in the technology industry since 2002. As a technical expert, she has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as norton.com/setup.

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