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Windows 11 Pro will soon require a Microsoft Account during initial setup

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Re: Windows 11 Pro will soon require a Microsoft Account during initial setup

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Post by criddell »

Zhyl wrote: post #24
Melatonic wrote: post #18

I feel like I see this exact article every year or two and then it always comes out that you can easily get around this with some type of easy loophole. Of course that might still get the majority of people switching to an online account but..... if you are practically giving away an OS for free is that really so bad? Not that I am saying I support this change personally of course - I would much rather have microsoft…

The "easy loophole" last time was to install windows without an internet connection and then repeatedly try/fail to create an account until the option appeared.

I'm guessing there will still be a way for domain-connected installs to complete without a Microsoft account.

Re: Windows 11 Pro will soon require a Microsoft Account during initial setup

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Post by alanwreath »

Wishes: Microsoft just buy a linux distro. Bless it, so MS Apps only run on Windows. Make it free for home installs and remove these cloud login shenanigans. Friggin' keep charging Amazon and GCP for running it virtually (unless you actually want mindshare). I'd totally flock to Windows (and its paid services). I guess I just don't see why an operating system is still their cash cow. Feels like the stupid that is: buying your ticket and then paying for placement in an aircraft. Anyone remember when you could buy an airplane ticket and choose your seats because you're booking now vs later? 2020 on has been nothing but nickel and dime-ing.

Re: Windows 11 Pro will soon require a Microsoft Account during initial setup

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Post by fortyseven »

Melatonic wrote: post #28
opencl wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The loophole for years has been not being connected to the internet, they're getting rid of that. Buying LTSC licenses as an individual is not particularly easy or cheap.

Might be a good time to take some affordable evening classes at your local community college wink wink nudge nudge

What a shitty thing to say to someone.

Re: Windows 11 Pro will soon require a Microsoft Account during initial setup

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Post by grishka »

larrik wrote: post #16
causi wrote: post #15

On the upside, when Windows 10 is no longer supported I run out of reasons not to go back to Windows 7 like I always wanted.

Here's one: Linux is better. A lot better. If you are worried about gaming or other apps, Win7 won't be much better than Linux (won't have latest DirectX or anything), and may end up far worse by then.

Desktop linux is as much of an incoherent, barely working mess as it has always been.

Re: Windows 11 Pro will soon require a Microsoft Account during initial setup

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Post by 13415 »

stuckinhell wrote: post #10

Yikes, I don't like that at all. These days I only use windows for games, otherwise I'm mostly mac or linux. I guess I should learn how to develop unity games on linux sooner rather than later.

Gaming is not so bad on Linux but I wish I'd never bought any pro audio plugins for my home recordings. It's going to be a colossal waste of money and unfinished recording projects when I decide to get rid of Windows for good.

Re: Windows 11 Pro will soon require a Microsoft Account during initial setup

#38

Post by iqanq »

opencl wrote: post #22
Melatonic wrote: post #18

I feel like I see this exact article every year or two and then it always comes out that you can easily get around this with some type of easy loophole. Of course that might still get the majority of people switching to an online account but..... if you are practically giving away an OS for free is that really so bad? Not that I am saying I support this change personally of course - I would much rather have microsoft…

The loophole for years has been not being connected to the internet, they're getting rid of that. Buying LTSC licenses as an individual is not particularly easy or cheap.

No but you can pirate it.

Re: Windows 11 Pro will soon require a Microsoft Account during initial setup

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Post by cpsns »

fortyseven wrote: post #33
Melatonic wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Might be a good time to take some affordable evening classes at your local community college wink wink nudge nudge

What a shitty thing to say to someone.

What? He's suggesting getting a student license for Windows/MS Products.

Re: Windows 11 Pro will soon require a Microsoft Account during initial setup

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Post by HWR_14 »

fortyseven wrote: post #33
Melatonic wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Might be a good time to take some affordable evening classes at your local community college wink wink nudge nudge

What a shitty thing to say to someone.

They meant to qualify for educational pricing and discounts, not to improve their skills.
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