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password). At that point he’ll be able to sign into any Windows 8

or 10 machine with his email address and that password.

To create a local account: Click “The person I want to add
doesn’t have an email address.” On the next screen, click “Add a

user without a Microsoft account.” You wind up on the “Create an
account for this PC” screen, where you can make up a name and
password.

Tip

Having a local account means you can make up a very simple password, or no
password at all—an attractive time-saver if this is your home computer and you don’t
have (or aren’t worried about your) housemates. To set that up, just leave both
password blanks empty. Later, whenever you’re asked for your password, leave the
Password box blank. You’ll be able to sign on and authenticate yourself that much
faster each day.

If you provide a password, you must also set up three security
questions (and answers): for example, “your first pet’s name,”

“your childhood nickname,” and “your oldest cousin.” Later, when
you sign in and can’t remember your password, you’ll be able to
choose “Reset password” on the login screen. You’ll be offered the
chance to answer your three security questions in order to make up

a new password.

After a moment, you return to the Accounts screen, where the new account
holder’s name joins whatever names were already there. You can continue
adding new accounts forever or until your hard drive is full, whichever

comes first.