If you have any queries, feel free to ask in comments. Also, when you try to add a Microsoft account, you will get an error. The Users section of the Settings app might show “Some settings are managed by your organization” message in red color. You might need to sign out and sign in again. If you’re using Microsoft account, please switch to a local account first and then apply this policy.Īfter selecting the right policy, click the Apply button. Go for this policy if you are already using a local account and want to completely block Microsoft accounts in Windows 10. So if you’re already using a Microsoft account, you should first switch your Microsoft account to a local account before applying this policy. This policy is also ideal for users currently using a local user account.Īnd if you select Users can’t add or log on with Microsoft accounts, users who are currently using a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 10 won’t be allowed to log on using a Microsoft account. This is the best option if you’re already signing in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account but don’t want to add additional Microsoft accounts. This also means that one can’t switch a local account to Microsoft account. If you select Users can’t add Microsoft accounts, users on the PC will not able to add new Microsoft accounts. You need to select a policy between Users can’t add Microsoft accounts and Users can’t add or log on with Microsoft account. # Users can’t add or log on with Microsoft accounts
Step 4: Under the Local Security Setting tab, click on the drop-down box to see the following three options: Step 3: On the right side, locate the entry named Accounts: Block Microsoft accounts and then double-click on it to open its properties. Step 2: In the Local Group Policy Editor, navigate to the following policy:Ĭomputer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Polices > Security Options. One can also type Gpedit.msc in the search or Run command box and then press Enter key to open the Group Policy Editor. Step 1: Type Edit group policy in Start menu or taskbar search box and then press Enter key to open Local Group Policy Editor. We will try to add a workaround for users on Home edition once we manage to block Microsoft accounts via Registry. Note: Since Local Group Policy Editor is not available in the Home edition of Windows 10, this guide is limited to Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise editions. How to block or disable Microsoft account in Windows 10: Windows 10 includes a provision under Group Policy to block Microsoft accounts and one can enable this policy to block or disable Microsoft accounts in Windows 10.įor those who are curious, you will be able to install apps from the Store even after disabling or blocking Microsoft account. Yes, those of you who prefer a local account to Microsoft account will be glad to know that you can disable or block Microsoft accounts in Windows 10.
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