

Windows 10, and then forgot their Windows 10 email password. Have upgraded to Windows 10, created an email account / password to login to Update 0: I am being inundated with requests from people who With that said, these features may not be needed by most users, and so a local account may be more desirable. Two-step verification (when enabled on a Microsoft account) makes it extremely difficult for hackers to break into any account or device it is attached to.A Microsoft account allows you to download and install Apps from its Windows Store.This is incredibly convenient, especially for mobile devices with limited storage. If you use the same Microsoft account on more than one device, you can then sync / access / share and save user files using only one account (including documents, music, photos, etc) via OneDrive. Other reasons for signing on with a Microsoft account include: The reason you need a Microsoft account is that Microsoft wants to be able to have direct contact with you in order to manage certain services and (presumably) to market new and upcoming services.

For example, OneDrive, which allows users to store files seamlessly on the Internet, requires a Microsoft account in order to operate.

Windows 10 and its services are largely based on the user having an Internet connection and a Microsoft account. Is there any way I can login to Windows 10 normally without an email address? " I would much rather not have to login to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account. I just installed Windows 10 on my PC, and I was disappointed that I now have to sign on with a Microsoft account email address.
