OneNote Download from OneNote.com Install in Win10 Can Create Local Notebooks in 2021

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OneNote Downloaded from OneNote.com Install OneNote 2016 and OneNote 2021 in Win7, Win10, respectively
 
We know that OneNote download from OneNote.com installed in Windows 7 and Windows 10 has different OneNote .exe installed:
 

• Install OneNote 2016 in Windows 7
• Install OneNote 2021 in Windows 10 or Windows 11

 
In addition, Microsoft has different permissions for these two OneNotes for local notebooks
 

The OneNote 2021 Installed in Windows 10 or Windows 11 Can Create Local Notebooks

 
The free version of OneNote 2021 installed in Windows 10 or Windows 11 has turned on with the following features from original limits:

1. Support to create and open local notebooks.
2. You don't need to sign in to your Microsoft account to use OneNote.

 

The OneNote 2016 Installed in Windows 7 is Missing These Features

 
OneNote 2016 installed in Windows 7 is missing these features:

1. Cannot create or open a local notebook. If you're trying to create a local notebook, you'll be prompted: Currently, you can only create notebooks on OneDrive. Activate a Microsoft 365 subscription for more notebook options.
2. Must be logged in to your Microsoft account to use OneNote.

 

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