Hi,
Just got a new computer 3 weeks ago and was adjusting quite well to Windows 8. The only thing that bugged me was the Charms bar always popping up. I read that to deactivate it you had to upgrade to 8.1. So I did the upgrade. I was cleaning the house during the process so I wasn't really paying attention to what I was doing. I remember entering my email address and selecting the option to have my security code emailed, which I now have, but I don't know what I'm supposed to do with it?
Now my computer has an account name (home group) that I once used to get a Microsoft account a few years ago. I don't remember entering this name and don't want to keep it. I found where you can go in and change it; however, you have to sign in and it says "identify yourself across a broad range of Microsoft products and services." This makes me uncomfortable. I don't want a social networking account. I don't plan to use the Cloud either. It's just for home use. Also there's a password now every time I log in or get timed out.
I don't like these changes and wish I hadn't upgraded. Can I go back to 8 or fix this so I don't have a Microsoft identity?
Just got a new computer 3 weeks ago and was adjusting quite well to Windows 8. The only thing that bugged me was the Charms bar always popping up. I read that to deactivate it you had to upgrade to 8.1. So I did the upgrade. I was cleaning the house during the process so I wasn't really paying attention to what I was doing. I remember entering my email address and selecting the option to have my security code emailed, which I now have, but I don't know what I'm supposed to do with it?
Now my computer has an account name (home group) that I once used to get a Microsoft account a few years ago. I don't remember entering this name and don't want to keep it. I found where you can go in and change it; however, you have to sign in and it says "identify yourself across a broad range of Microsoft products and services." This makes me uncomfortable. I don't want a social networking account. I don't plan to use the Cloud either. It's just for home use. Also there's a password now every time I log in or get timed out.
I don't like these changes and wish I hadn't upgraded. Can I go back to 8 or fix this so I don't have a Microsoft identity?
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo
- Keyboard
- Logitech
- Mouse
- Lenovo
- Browser
- Firefox
- Antivirus
- Provider