Apps :: Is Cortana Disabled With A Local Account
Sep 21, 2015I would prefer to use a local account, but unless I use my Microsoft account I can't get Cortana to run.
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This time, as soon as build 1511 was received, I immediately created a ISO USB stick and then proceeded to use the machine as normal. At some stage, I created a Local Account with Administrator rights as I am the only user of the PC.
After the January upgrade, I can no longer switch back to the MS Account as the screen where one is supposed to be able to do this under [settings/accounts/Your email and accounts] does not load anymore, thus removing the option to switch back to a MS account. The screen is just blank.
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