Why Do I Need a Microsoft Account to Setup Windows 10?
Contents with a Microsoft Account, You Can Use the Same Set of Credentials to Log in to Multiple Windows Devices (E. G. , Desktop Computer, Tablet, Smartphone)...
With a Microsoft account, you can use the same set of credentials to log in to multiple Windows devices (e.g., desktop computer, tablet, smartphone) and various Microsoft services (e.g., OneDrive, Skype, Office 365) because your account and device settings are stored in the cloud.
Does Windows 10 require a Microsoft account?
No, you don’t need a Microsoft account to use Windows 10. But you’ll get a lot more out of Windows 10 if you do.
How do I setup Windows 10 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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