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| From | ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ <winstonmvp@gmail.com> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | alt.comp.os.windows-11 |
| Subject | Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account |
| Date | 2025-01-19 12:32 -0700 |
| Organization | windowsunplugged.com |
| Message-ID | <vmjk19$2f3g7$1@dont-email.me> (permalink) |
| References | <vm9m3c$36gm7$1@dont-email.me> <vma2u5$3c9jn$1@dont-email.me> <dd5q5lx056.ln2@Telcontar.valinor> <vmgo00$10l7n$1@dont-email.me> <06et5lxlh7.ln2@Telcontar.valinor> |
Carlos E.R. wrote on 1/18/25 1:05 PM: > On 2025-01-18 18:22, ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote: >> Carlos E.R. wrote on 1/17/25 7:17 AM: >>> On 2025-01-16 05:45, ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote: >>>> Boris wrote on 1/15/25 6:06 PM: >>> >>> >>>> The easiest remedy. >>>> Set up the device with a MSFT account(write down the password, if >>>> desired create a PIN when prompted) >>>> Use that MSFT account after logon to create a Local Account >>>> Use that MSFT account to change the Local Account to an Admin account >>>> Logoff the MSFT account >>>> Logon with Local account >>>> Use the Local account to remove the MSFT account from Windows >>> >>> What are the cons to not removing the MSFT account (and not using it)? >>> >>> >>>> Once done >>>> - use the Local Account to install all software and setup Windows >>>> to your liking. >>>> >>>> Note: If you plan on using any version of MSFT Office 2016 or later, >>>> you will still need a MSFT account)...that MSFT account does not have >>>> to be a Windows logon/sign-in account, but it will be needed for >>>> activation and use of Office programs. >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> If the MSA is left on the device after creating the Local Admin >> account, and not used, it does not affect or impact the Local Account, >> it remains in the same state of last use. >> >> Windows will continue to operate per its settings in the Local Account. >> - Updates. Store packages(that are not uninstalled - Note: MSFT store >> apps are integrated with Windows for updating, not Windows >> Updates)updates, Windows Security Updates(engine and defs) etc. >> >> i.e. If the MSA logon account is not used, it's static, and relegated >> to being an optional account for logon on the Welcome/Sign in Screen >> and a selectable account on the Local Account's Start Menu/user >> icon/switch user feature. Any use of that or any other MSA account in >> the Local account(e.g Office, Store apps, Microsoft online services)is >> within the Local account's software. > > > Well, this is acceptable. It is not tracking activity, if not used lot > log in. > Yes, correct. Doing nothing is acceptable for an unused MSA logon account. ..but you will still see(in this and other windows forums) the 'Chicken Little-Sky is falling' type feedback and invasion of privacy, security, resource consumption(like installed/present enabled/stopped dormant services) etc....while worthy of discussion when warranted, most only serve to stoke fear or confirm a lack of understanding of Windows. -- ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ
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Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Boris <nospam@invalid.com> - 2025-01-16 01:06 +0000
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account "J. Weaver Jr." <jwjr@poREMOVETHISbox.com> - 2025-01-15 20:44 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account ant@zimage.comANT (Ant) - 2025-01-16 02:02 +0000
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ <winstonmvp@gmail.com> - 2025-01-15 22:16 -0700
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Boris <nospam@invalid.com> - 2025-01-16 06:08 +0000
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ <winstonmvp@gmail.com> - 2025-01-16 11:05 -0700
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2025-01-15 23:04 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Java Jive <java@evij.com.invalid> - 2025-01-16 10:36 +0000
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2025-01-16 13:08 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Java Jive <java@evij.com.invalid> - 2025-01-17 13:16 +0000
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-17 16:13 +0000
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2025-01-17 11:56 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Newyana2 <newyana@invalid.nospam> - 2025-01-15 23:08 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Newyana2 <newyana@invalid.nospam> - 2025-01-15 23:13 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2025-01-16 09:19 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Newyana2 <newyana@invalid.nospam> - 2025-01-16 11:13 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2025-01-16 13:14 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Java Jive <java@evij.com.invalid> - 2025-01-17 13:49 +0000
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2025-01-17 12:07 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Boris <nospam@invalid.com> - 2025-01-16 04:20 +0000
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2025-01-16 09:50 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ <winstonmvp@gmail.com> - 2025-01-15 21:45 -0700
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2025-01-16 12:52 +0000
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] Marion <marion@facts.com> - 2025-01-17 05:01 +0000
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] Newyana2 <newyana@invalid.nospam> - 2025-01-19 14:52 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2025-01-19 15:24 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2025-01-19 21:39 +0000
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] Newyana2 <newyana@invalid.nospam> - 2025-01-19 16:59 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2025-01-19 17:16 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] Newyana2 <newyana@invalid.nospam> - 2025-01-19 19:54 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2025-01-19 21:44 +0000
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] Newyana2 <newyana@invalid.nospam> - 2025-01-19 17:05 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2025-01-19 22:13 +0000
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2025-01-20 13:44 +0100
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2025-01-20 13:31 +0000
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] Newyana2 <newyana@invalid.nospam> - 2025-01-20 08:59 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-20 11:34 +0000
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2025-01-20 12:07 +0000
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] Newyana2 <newyana@invalid.nospam> - 2025-01-20 09:20 -0500
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ <winstonmvp@gmail.com> - 2025-01-20 13:16 -0700
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ <winstonmvp@gmail.com> - 2025-01-20 12:29 -0700
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] Daniel70 <daniel47@eternal-september.org> - 2025-01-30 20:23 +1100
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account [resend] Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-20 15:15 +0000
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2025-01-17 15:17 +0100
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ <winstonmvp@gmail.com> - 2025-01-18 10:22 -0700
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2025-01-18 21:05 +0100
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ <winstonmvp@gmail.com> - 2025-01-19 12:32 -0700
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2025-01-16 09:11 +0000
Re: Installing Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account Joerg Walther <joerg.walther@magenta.de> - 2025-01-16 17:26 +0100
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