Remove windows 8.1 login password

Hi, I had connected my windows live account to my local account, which is running windows 8.1
Now, it is asking me for Live password every-time I have to login to my windows. Is there any way to remove this password? I want to keep my Live account connected, but don't want to enter password every-time I want to login.
Thank you.

Hi:
See if this helps.
http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-switch-your-windows-8-1-log-in-to-a-local-account/
I personally don't like the live account sign in for security reasons. 
If someone were to ever hack into your MS live account, and changed your password, you would then be locked out of your PC.
That would just add insult to injury, IMO.
Both my W8.1 PC's have local login accounts.

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