Quick Answer: Can You Use Windows Without a Microsoft Account?
Contents One of the Biggest Complaints About Windows 10 Is That It Forces You to Log in with a Microsoft Account, Which Means You Need to Connect to the...
One of the biggest complaints about Windows 10 is that it forces you to log in with a Microsoft account, which means you need to connect to the Internet. However, you are not required to use a Microsoft account, even though it appears that way. … It does not mention that you can sign in with a local account, but you can.
How do I setup Windows without a Microsoft account?
If you’d prefer not to have a Microsoft account associated with your device, you can remove it. Finish going through Windows setup, then select the Start button and go to Settings > Accounts > Your info and select Sign in with a local account instead.
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Do you need a Microsoft account for Windows?
A Microsoft account is required to install and activate Office versions 2013 or later, and Microsoft 365 for home products. You might already have a Microsoft account if you use a service like Outlook.com, OneDrive, Xbox Live, or Skype; or if you purchased Office from the online Microsoft Store.
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