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Microsoft Account vs Local Account

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by pccoach, 2013/08/23.

  1. 2013/08/23
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    pccoach Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I setup a MS account using my gmail address (which I read was more secure than Hotmail or Live mail) when I first setup Win8 but later switched to a local account because I didn't want to login every time. I am using a desktop and no one else uses my machine.
    I've read much about the MS account and would be interested to know your opinions on the pros/cons of using a MS account in Win 8 vs using a local account. Thank you.
     
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  2. 2013/08/24
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    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    I use a local account because I've absolutely no use for any Windows 8 apps. In fact, I uninstalled all the stock apps.
     
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  4. 2013/08/25
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    pccoach Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Makes sense... I haven't used any of them. thank you!
     
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    Here's Microsoft's explanation.

    I'm using a Microsoft account on my laptop, just because, but I personally prefer the local account & separate passwords for anything else I may use (Skype, SkyDrive etc.).

    Central storage also means if that account gets compromised, they have access to anything connected to it (i.e. your Skype, your SkyDrive etc.)
     
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  6. 2013/08/26
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    pccoach Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    good point. Are you using it on your laptop for security...course local acct can do that too. So what's the rationale for using it on your laptop. just curious. thanks.
     
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    Arie

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    Because I need to know.... I only use my laptop for testing (and as my main system if I travel).
     
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    oh that makes sense! thanks for the feedback. that answers my question. I'll close this thread! thanks again.
     
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  9. 2013/09/08
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    I know this thread is resolved but by running netplwiz and unchecking "Users need to enter a username and password to log in" You can skip the lock screen entirely and use a MS account without having to sign in. This applies to Windows 8 Pro, I am unsure for just plain Windows 8
     
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  10. 2013/09/08
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    pccoach Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thank you so much. i don't have Windows 8 Pro but will try it. by the way, is it worth the upgrade to the pro version?
     
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  11. 2013/09/09
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    It has some nice extra features thrown in like Hyper-V and Group Policy but if you used Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows XP Home Edition before then you should be fine with regular Windows 8
     
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  12. 2013/09/09
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    pccoach Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I used Win7 Ultimate. so far the group policy is the only thing that i might use. thanks for your help.
     
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  13. 2013/09/11
    TonyT

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    I have the standalone Skype on Windows 8, it runs on the Desktop & not the Metro page.
     
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    I haven't added skype yet but on my list. thank you Tony!
     
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