I've been asked about this quite a few times so I figured people would want to know. A lot of people have noticed that during the setup, upgrade, & update to 8.1; Microsoft really wants you to associate your computer username with a live ID. This keeps your settings, emails, address book, etc. in sync with you live account and with their free cloud offering - it makes a wipe and reload a lot less scary.
Well, there are various reasons that you wouldn't want to have it associated.
1. You are concerned about your privacy.
2. You totally ganked your copy of Windows.
3. You're tired of giving away your personal info for free.
All of the above are legitimate reasons except #2. Shame on you.
Anyway, When it comes time to setup your account just enter someone@somewhere.com and a password of password. If it's a 7-8 upgrade or first time setup: you'll be able to choose to create a "Local Account". If it's prompting you after the 8-8.1 upgrade then you can choose to use your existing account. In both of those instances you have to look for the text - there is no button. If you already associated with your live account and want to switch it to a local account:
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/windows-and-office/quick-tip-change-microsoft-live-to-a-local-account-in-windows-81/
That howto is from the awesome peeps over @ Tech Republic.
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