Of what benefit is a "Microsoft Account" if your running an HP 8300 CMT?

[Mike-Forums]

If Microsoft will be "obsoleting" millions of Hardware Configurations with the upcoming general release of W11, what benefit will a user have if they decide to stay on Windows-10? Will W-10 require a Microsoft Account or can it, continue to run "without" a Microsoft Account. I'd like to have a stable, usable System when Microsoft "nukes the World". If I do not need their "Account" to survive the "blast", that's what I'd choose to do. I'm NOT trying to shove it in their face, just be at peace with what I have and not have to rely on their whims, as they churn the base.

Can I expect to continue to survive after a clean install of W10, without a Microsoft Account?

Your insight and feedback is appreciated.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

I never use a MIcrosoft account to set up my PC's in W10 or W11.

I set up a local account.

W10 Pro allows you to do that.

Windows 10 Home does not but there are easy workarounds to be able to.

In order to set up a local account in W11 you have to follow the guidance at the link below whether or not you have internet.

How to bypass internet connection to install Windows 11 - Pureinfotech

Why I do not set up or log into PC's using a Microsoft account.

If the account gets hacked (unlikely but it could happen), and the person changes your password, you will be locked out of your account and won't be able to access the PC.