Using an alternate password for Windows 10 account linked to live

It seems that I am forced to use my Live account password to login to my Windows 10 laptop. This is problematic because my password is complex, since I only usually ever need to type it once. I have slightly easier to remember passwords for things I have to type all the time.

Is there any way to change the password without changing my live password? Or how do I disconnect my live account from my user on Windows and use a standard local login?

Thank you!

Answer

Or how do I disconnect my live account from my user on Windows and use
a standard local login?

You can disconnect a local profile connected to a Microsoft Account through the following actions.

1. Launch the Settings application.


2. Click on Accounts

3. Click Sign in with a local account instead.

4. Follow on screen prompts and specify a local username to be created.

5. Done

Is there any way to change the password without changing my live
password?

Alternatively, you can use Windows Hello, Pin, or Picture password