News Microsoft no longer permits local Windows 10 accounts if you want Consumer Extended Security Updates — support beyond EOL requires a Microsoft Acco...

[Admin]

Microsoft really wants you to sign up for an account.

Microsoft no longer permits local Windows 10 accounts if you want Consumer Extended Security Updates — support beyond EOL requires a Microsoft Acco... : Read more

 

[SomeoneElse23]

I predicted this. This is the only way they know who you are to allow the extended support.

It also allows them to track and target you more.

 

[ex_bubblehead]

That's a definite "No Go' for me as none of my motherboards even have a slot for a TPM module. And I have nothing newer than an I7 4790K in anything. When the end comes Windows will be replaced by Linux and MS gets the middle finger treatment.

 

[heffeque]

"or use it for free if you’re backing up your PC settings."

Why isn't this in the title?
There's tons of people that will be able to keep W10 safely thanks to this!

 

[ezst036]

Local accounts not permitted.

This surprises a grand total of zero people.

 

[Alvar "Miles" Udell]

So, unless you’re willing to give Microsoft your information and create an account, you have no choice but to leave Windows 10 behind by October 14.

Jesus the anti-Microsoft bias runs strong with Jowi Morales. Compare this article to Future PLC's sister publication's, Windows Central, article on this same topic, written by a senior editor. Completely different tone with none of the snarkiness.

https://www.windowscentral.com/micr...ou-now-need-a-microsoft-account-to-pay-for-it

 

[jlake3]

This is certainly quite the dilemma, because I have a "M365 Copilot" account as the web sign-in has now re-branded it, but I very much do NOT want it tied to my desktop. I've lost access to several infrequently-accessed Microsoft accounts over the years (I think under a different branding each time), so I don't really want to sign in, tie my key to it, then delete the account off my computer and forget about it until I need that key again... assuming that once the online account grabs my key, the retail box I have on the shelf with a card inside it becomes useless. And I'm certainly not going to leave it logged in, because I want nothing of the "features" it offers.

Also, one of my relatives created a Microsoft account when setting up their new computer because Microsoft told them to, and that computer has consistently been the WORST system to work on, to the point where I've very nearly thrown my hands up and said "I'm not doing this one, you're on your own".

 

[lemongrassgarlic]

There is absolutely no problem to keep using W10 for years and years after octo 2025 . You don't need those paid updates , you don't need a microsoft account. Just make regular backups and don't do online banking on a W10 computer.

 

[Free4Me]

If LInux had more to offer, windows could go the way of the DoDo bird.