How to Fix Missing Sign in with Local Account Option in Windows 10
If you prefer to use a local account instead of a Microsoft account on your Windows 10 PC, you might encounter a problem where the \"Sign in with local account instead\" option is missing from the Settings app. This can happen for various reasons, such as corrupt system files, hidden or disabled local account, or a glitch in the Windows setup process. In this article, we will show you how to troubleshoot and fix this issue using different methods.
Method 1: Check if the Local Account Exists and is Enabled
The first thing you need to do is to check if the local account you want to use still exists and is not disabled on your PC. To do this, follow these steps:
Sign in with local account instead option missing in Windows 10
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Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
Type lusrmgr.msc and click OK. This will open the Local Users and Groups Manager.
On the left pane, click Users. On the right pane, look for your local account name.
If you see your local account, right-click on it and select Properties. Make sure that there is no check mark under \"Account is disabled\" checkbox. If there is, uncheck it and click OK.
If you don't see your local account, you need to create a new one. To do this, right-click on an empty space on the right pane and select New User. Enter a user name, password, and other details for your new local account. Click Create and then Close.
After checking or creating your local account, go back to the Settings app and see if the \"Sign in with local account instead\" option is available now. If not, try the next method.
Method 2: Run SFC and DISM Scans
If the \"Sign in with local account instead\" option is missing even though your local account exists and is enabled, it might be due to some corrupt or damaged system files that prevent Windows from recognizing your local account. To fix this, you need to run two system scans: System File Checker (SFC) and Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM). These tools can scan and repair any issues with your Windows system files. To run these scans, follow these steps:
Open Notepad and copy and paste the following commands into it:
@echo off
date /t & time /t
echo Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup
echo ...
date /t & time /t
echo Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
echo ...
date /t & time /t
echo SFC /scannow
SFC /scannow
date /t & time /t
pause
Save the file with a name and append the .bat file extension â for example, SFC_DISM_scan.bat.
Right-click on the saved file and select Run as Administrator from the context menu.
The batch file will run both SFC and DISM scans one after another. Wait for them to finish and fix any issues they find.
Restart your PC and see if the \"Sign in with local account instead\" option is restored now. If not, try the next method.
Method 3: Perform a Windows In-place Repair Upgrade
If none of the above methods work, you might need to perform a Windows in-place repair upgrade. This process will reinstall Windows 10 on your PC without deleting any of your apps, settings, or personal files. However, it will replace any corrupt or missing system files with fresh copies. To perform a Windows in-place repair upgrade, follow these steps:
Download the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool from here.
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