Change Windows 8 login from Live id to local account

Windows 8 asks for my Live login details when I login - I'd prefer to use a local password separate from my Live password. Is it possible to use a local password?

What do I lose out on if I don't use a Live account password?

Solution 1:

You lose out by not being able to Download apps or the updated content of the apps, or sync between PCs like favorites and history

• Drag your mouse to the right hand of the screen so the menu pops up

• Click Change PC Settings

• Click Users

• Under the Users Menu select Switch To A Local Account on the right hand side.

• This will prompt you to create a new local user

Solution 2:

Logging in with your Live account allows Windows to save a lot of your settings and some of your documents in "the cloud". If you were to login to another Windows 8 machine some of your preferences and settings will follow you. For instance, if you reformatted, put a new installation of Windows 8 on your computer, your preferences should take affect with the Live account.

Check this link out: http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/06/sync-it-up-hands-on-with-the-preview-of-windows-8s-cloud-sync-service/