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▲ bitmasher9 2 hours ago

Is a Microsoft account required to use Windows on these RTX spark laptops?

Am I being too stubborn for not wanting a cloud account tied to my desktop operating system?

▲tomwheeler 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

No, the vendor is being too presumptuous. This is clearly a case of them putting their needs above yours.

▲colechristensen 2 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

It is getting progressively more difficult to set up a new Windows laptop without a cloud account. Currently it's a pretty esotaric command line prompt if you know the keybinding to get a terminal open.

▲mahboi 2 hours ago | parent [-]

For Win10, I had to keep it disconnected from the network throughout the install process. Once you're connected, you have to do it all over again.

▲downrightmike an hour ago | parent [-]

Win7 was the GOAT