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The tag windows 8.3 covers discussions about Microsoft's Windows 8.3 operating system, particularly issues related to forced global login requirements. Users report that after events like power outages, their local password may stop working and Windows may require a Windows Live password instead. This can involve authentication via the Microsoft Authenticator app, which some users find intrusive. The tag focuses on troubleshooting how to revert to a local password and disable the mandatory Microsoft account login, reflecting concerns about user control and privacy on personal machines.
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    Windows 8 Windows 8.3 - MS forcing a global login (Windows live) instead of my local PW?

    My PERSONAL Win8.3 PC has always requested a PW to login. It was just a local PW. Today, we lost power for a little while, then when it came back on and I rebooted, my PW didn't work. Windows told me I have to use my Windows live PW. It also sent a confirmation to the Windows...
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    • authentication local password microsoft power loss privacy user control windows 8.3 windows live
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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