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Is a Microsoft account required??

MAMINOA Posted messages 44 Status Member -  
 Anonymous user -
I have a new PC for 2 months with Windows 8. I'm having a lot of trouble; it seems like there are a lot of things (applications) like SKYPE, ADOBE, but every time I want to "activate," in short, "use," I'm asked to switch to a MICROSOFT account on this PC. Is it necessary to use the PC to 100% of its functionalities? Does it mean I'm going to lose my current email address (@orange)? I feel like I'm a prisoner of Microsoft. Can you please tell me what to do?
Thank you

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  1. Anonymous user
     
    A Microsoft account is useful for downloading applications from the Windows Store and chatting with your friends using a Microsoft account (formerly MSN) on Skype.
    But in any case, you can continue to use your Orange account for your emails or other purposes.
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    1. MAMINOA Posted messages 44 Status Member
       
      Thank you very much, all these little details add fuel to my fire.
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    2. Anonymous user
       
      Know that if you open your session (like me) with a local account (useful if you are the only user to log in without having to enter a password), you will be able to download your apps from the Windows Store by entering your Microsoft account credentials.
      But there will be a message indicating that it is not recommended, which you can simply ignore.
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