We reported already about the fact that Microsoft had abolished offline accounts for Windows 10 users in some countries for the home version. Those users were then forced to link Windows 10 online with a Microsoft account. So far, this did not affect the German-speaking countries, but this has now changed according to the latest findings changed,
With a new Windows installation with an Internet connection, you are now forced to create a Microsoft account in Germany – possibly even nationwide. It is only possible to set up a local account if the computer is offline during the installation.
So if you want to install a Windows device with a local user account, it will probably help to unplug the Ethernet cable during the installation, otherwise you will be required to have a Microsoft account. Microsoft is annoying after closing with a local account and a new internet connection, but the message should be easy to click away.
In the last year, the topic has already become numerous discussed, The fact that Microsoft is now letting facts speak in Germany and the offline account can only be set up via a small detour should surely annoy some.
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