Do you need a microsoft account to set up a computer?

Do you need a microsoft account to set up a computer?

Do you need a microsoft account to set up a computer?

A Microsoft account is usually required to install and activate Office versions 2013 or later, and Microsoft 365 Family or Personal. You might already have a Microsoft account if you use a service like Outlook.com, OneDrive, Xbox, or Skype; or if you purchased Microsoft 365 or Office from the online Microsoft Store.

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Does my child need a microsoft account to play minecraft?
Minecraft Parental Controls via Xbox Live and In-Game Security. Xbox Live sign-in is required now to play Minecraft multiplayer games online. And creating an Xbox Live account and Gamertag allows parents to set up privacy and multiplayer preferences.
2024-02-12 16:32:14


Is a gamertag the same as a microsoft account?
If you created a gamertag, then it created a Microsoft Account for you at that time. You need to have a Microsoft Account to use Xbox Live services, including a gamertag and whatever email was chosen or made at that time is the one that is linked to the gamertag/Microsoft Account.
2024-02-05 21:46:25


Can you play minecraft together without a microsoft account?
For bedrock edition, you will need to have a Microsoft account to even get the game, so yes, you would need a Microsoft account in that case.
2024-01-09 18:06:36


How do i change my microsoft account to a new one?
Select Start , select and hold (or right-click) the account name icon (or picture), then select Switch user.
2023-05-12 00:47:21