Windows 10 on surface devices doesn't support creating a local account.
Windows 10 on surface devices doesn't support creating a local account.
Never said there was anything special, just had my third Surface with this nonsense. I ordered a new laptop with W10 Pro and everything worked out fine. I realize that was the final reason for reminding me. The Surface support line claims it’s Windows 10 and will send you back to Windows 10 support, ready to guide you through when you mention getting a Surface. It’s a never-ending cycle. The first three people were rude and gave no assistance at all—they just wanted to hang up and be done. I paid for something and need a solution, but it seems the same people are here now, treating me nicely. Thanks for clarifying my experience. The fourth one was really helpful; he actually tried something and even offered to email me to keep me updated. He told me they’re not changing the current issue, but he did his job properly. The rest is just pointless to comment on.
It's disappointing for regular users who assume setting up Wi-Fi will be simple. They often overlook the hidden issues that come with it. I wish changing settings would have caused more concern, but unfortunately it didn’t. This experience is really unpleasant. It feels unfair and unprofessional.
It bothers them slightly. I recall when they held a 96% market share. Now it's under 90%. It'll be a while before things stabilize, but they'll continue losing customers.
Using a temporary Microsoft account can lead to issues when you switch to a local account, as it may not be recognized or supported properly.
Its for a business not for him. You try making 25 Microsoft accounts and converting them. Its a pain in the ass.
Well the OP is having issues. And claims its for work. SO.... theres a problem.........
For operational purposes, your IT team should isolate the network for IT/setup activities, ensuring no public internet access until devices are properly configured. Ideally, they should run SYSPREP with an autounattend.xml file to automatically set up machines within the domain. If this approach isn't clear, it may indicate the business is too small to support an Active Directory server or has severely inadequate IT resources.
This setup feels overly complicated for a small space. Just need to open the laptop, create an offline account and it works perfectly. These devices aren’t tied to any network, they’re standalone and we have full freedom over how users interact with them. No, I’m glad you’re still sharing your experience. Also, I’m not seeking a fix because unfortunately I’m stuck dealing with Microsoft’s current approach now. It’s really frustrating that someone normal ends up paying for this. The Surface I got could be bought by anyone. Thanks for all the feedback! As I said, it was just a rant and I hope some people understand how inconvenient this is.