Microsoft really wants you to use a Microsoft account on Windows, to the point where it won't tell you how to make a Local one.
  • Microsoft removes guide on converting Microsoft accounts to Local, pushing for Microsoft sign-ins.
  • Instructions once available, now missing - likely due to company’s preference for Microsoft accounts.
  • People may resist switching to Microsoft accounts for privacy reasons, despite company’s stance.
  • ItsComplicatedEnglish
    7·
    5 months ago

    I was hesitant to say anything at first but I am glad I did. Everyone so far has been wonderful and supportive.

    Kudos to you all for helping a stranger with no skill or tech savvy. I WILL try again.

    • TheLastOfHisName@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      5 months ago

      You have a whole community backing you! And once you’ve installed the OS, you’ll feel like you can conquer the world.

        • PythagreousTitties@lemm.eeEnglish
          11·
          5 months ago

          I know I’m going to eventually switch over. I’m curious how it ends up going with your install.

          • ItsComplicatedEnglish
            3·
            5 months ago

            Slow going but better than my first attempt. I at least made the bootable usb now so this is huge progress for me!

            • wanderingmagus@lemm.eeEnglish
              1·
              5 months ago

              Good to hear! Let us know if you need any help with the install - some computers will try to fight the install, others are much more amenable to it. As long as you follow the instructions from the Linux Mint page, you should be fine.

            • PythagreousTitties@lemm.eeEnglish
              11·
              5 months ago

              Cool. I figured it’d be a long process, an all day project. I just “fear” the possible complexity.