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Microsoft doesn't care because they collect everything through their desktop environment. That's why you need an email to set windows up now.
by fartcannon 5y ago
Microsoft doesn't care because they collect everything through their desktop environment. That's why you need an email to set windows up now.
- Const-me 5y ago> they collect everything through their desktop environment There're many relevant questions during the install. If one actually uses the OS installation wizard GUI instead of skipping it with "next" buttons, Microsoft won't be collecting much. Another thing, they don't have to because their business model is honest. They're building software, users are paying for that. Microsoft ain't an advertisement company, they have little motivation to track people. > you need an email to set windows up now I did clean installation of Windows 10 last week (recycled an old laptop after migrating to a new one), the email was optional.
- design-material 5y agolol Windows 10 is essentially deprecated, dumbass
- GoblinSlayer 5y agoLuckily, ms provides throwaway mailboxes at outlook.com.
- fartcannon 5y agoIt's not going to be much of a throwaway once it's associated with every activity you do on your computer and the internet. In fact, it might be one of the most valuable email addresses (to Microsoft) that you ever make.