Microsoft continues to force user using the Microsoft online account in Windows 10 installation

Last year, Microsoft promoted the use of Windows 10 online accounts to some users in the United States. It is not easy to find local account options when users install the system.

Microsoft does not completely prevent users from using local accounts but hides its options. If users do not carefully observe the installation interface, it will be difficult to find this option.

The reason why Microsoft requires users to use online accounts is actually very simple. Online accounts can provide more cross-platform functions and collect more data from users. With a local account, Microsoft cannot capture and upload a lot of private information.

After testing, Microsoft may think that hiding the local account option is a good idea, so now Microsoft is starting to promote the strategy to all users worldwide.

When the user installs or resets the system for settings, the system requires the user to register or log in to a Microsoft account by default, and the original local account option disappears.

Microsoft hides the local account option in the skip option. If the user clicks skip this step on the login interface, they can continue to create offline accounts and use them.

Of course, even after logging in with a Microsoft account, you can create a local account in the control panel after entering the system, so the final choice is still in the hands of the user.

Only non-professional users will follow Microsoft’s guidance to create and log in to online accounts. For Microsoft, collecting more user information can push targeted ads.

During the system configuration phase, it is checked in advance whether there is a current network or whether it is necessary to connect to a wireless network. Logging in to an online account must obviously be performed when there is a network.

So if you are a laptop, just click the network logo in the lower right corner on the configuration page, set the flight mode or disconnect the connected network.

For desktop computers or those using wired connections, you can temporarily unplug the network cable. When the system detects that it cannot connect to the network, it will also pop up the local account creation option.

So there are many ways to solve this problem for users who need it. Specific users can choose according to their needs when reinstalling or resetting the system.

Via: drwindows