Windows 8.1 in its current state requires that you log in using an online account always [1] and provisions a SkyDrive account on login. However, even if you ci

Windows 8.1 in its current state requires that you log in using an online account always [1] and provisions a SkyDrive account on login. However, even if you circumvent this or start with a local account (see [1] again), you will be signed into SkyDrive the moment you log into the windows store or any other app. [1] This is apparently being removed in RTM.