Windows 10: What does a person gain by logging into his computer with a M$ account

Discus and support What does a person gain by logging into his computer with a M$ account in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; I see Windows 11 will require a person to log into his computer with a Microsoft account, and can't help but wonder what exactly does that person gain... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by Charliedog, Jun 25, 2021.

  1. CHARLIEDOG
    Charliedog Win User

    What does a person gain by logging into his computer with a M$ account


    I see Windows 11 will require a person to log into his computer with a Microsoft account, and can't help but wonder what exactly does that person gain in return for giving up some degree of privacy. Then the second question is once the person has gotten W11 installed on his computer, will he be able to switch back to logging in with a local account. I guess if M$ paid for my next laptop I could justify logging in with a M$ account, otherwise I think my next new laptop will be a Chromebook.

    :)
     
    Charliedog, Jun 25, 2021
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  2. VESAO
    Vesao Win User

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Jun 25, 2021
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  3. THEMAILMAN78
    TheMailMan78 Win User
    email account hacked. please help

    Also may I suggest you change email accounts to one of the following.....

    Gmail
    Outlook

    The reason is they both use "Step two verification". This style of verification means even if a hacker gets your password they cannot log in to your account. You see every time someone try's to log in that hasn't been verified you will get a text or a phone call giving you a final code to log in. Its very easy and simple to setup also. The great thing is once you setup your Email application with a specific "application password" from that account you never have to log in again AND your account is protected from being logged in from foreign entities.

    I like the new outlook personally however Gmail is also damn good. Gmail also has an IP tracker that allows you to see WHERE the account has been logged in from. Anyway let us know if you wanna change over and have any questions. We will be happy to help and welcome to TPU!
     
    TheMailMan78, Jun 25, 2021
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  4. FRICK
    Frick Win User

    What does a person gain by logging into his computer with a M$ account

    Advice needed : New e-mail account

    It does, but what if I'm at a shared computer and don't want my account to show up on the list? That's what I'm on about.
     
    Frick, Jun 25, 2021
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