Windows 10 ESU requires logging into your Microsoft account regularly, ideally every 60 days.
Windows 10 ESU requires logging into your Microsoft account regularly, ideally every 60 days.
You're asking about accessing Microsoft services without logging in, using Linux, Maxos, ChromeOS. It seems you're curious about whether you need to be online to use Microsoft tools. The note mentions you've been doing this for years or if it's only needed when online. Updated September 30, 2025 by thrasher_565.
I haven’t connected my MS account to any device other than my Windows 11 PC, which is mainly used for gaming—something uncommon these days. In fact, I usually set up iCloud on Windows because I pay for it for my family.
I understand you prefer Windows for gaming and other systems for different tasks.
It's confusing why some folks stick with W10 despite the challenges, especially since W11 is much simpler with a local account. I get why others dislike Microsoft, but using W10 doesn’t solve the issue for me.