Quick Tip: Change to a local account in Windows 8.1 - TechRepublic

After you install Windows 8.1, you will be asked to sign in to a Microsoft Live account. There will be no apparent way to move past that screen if your intention is to only have a local account. Here is the trick: Click the Create New Account link and then at the bottom of that next screen you will see a link that will let you cancel the process. You will then login using your local account.

Quick Tip: Change to a local account in Windows 8.1 - TechRepublic