Theoretically if there would be any (real) value of connecting a Microsoft account with windows, I would probably do it (Though paying a hefty sum for Windows a

Theoretically if there would be any (real) value of connecting a Microsoft account with windows, I would probably do it (Though paying a hefty sum for Windows and being expected to tie it to some online account is a bit too much. And yeah, I always bought my Windows versions, like 95 (came with new computer at that time)/ME/7/10). But really? There is not really any value in it (and I don't mean artificially created ones, like "Oh noes! You need an account do that thing you were able to do without one just moments ago! Bad luck, eh?!" or "Yeah, we know although saving your data offline in that App, we offer for free, would be fine, we still expect you do that one online, with our awesome Microsoft account!").