Windows 8.1 Admin vs. User & Local vs. Microsoft Accounts

[Hooobi]

I'm currently in the process of setting up my new Surface Pro 3 (SP3) and I'm trying to figure out how to handle the Windows Accounts I'll be setting up, and the best way to sync with those I already have on my desktop.

On my desktop, I'm currently running everything on a local admin account, but do have a Microsoft Account login for OneNote, which I assume is also my OneDrive login (?)

As I set up the SP3, I'd like to transition to running primarily under a User account, for security purposes.

To keep it semi-concise, I'll try to list my questions:

1. Can I replace my current local account (desktop/admin) with my current MS Account credentials (desktop/OneNote) so that all my current settings, etc. will then be tied to the MS Account credentials?

2. On my new SP3, should I first set up a local admin account, and then set up the MS account as a User, such that it would then keep that User account synced with my desktop?

3. At what point should I activate bitlocker, UAC, and/or any other security setting on the SP3? (I'm not currently using bitlocker on my desktop, so not sure if that makes a difference)

Any other setup/transition/security tips appreciated...

 

[VirtualLarry]

What are you referring to when you talk about "SP3"? The only OSes with a SP3 are Win2000 and XP. Neither of those OS had a "Microsoft account".

Can you clarify what you are talking about here?

 

[Hooobi]

What are you referring to when you talk about "SP3"? The only OSes with a SP3 are Win2000 and XP. Neither of those OS had a "Microsoft account".

Can you clarify what you are talking about here?

Ah, sorry, yes I'll edit my post - Surface Pro 3