I used to play with the registry in Win7 and earlier. But so many Windows 10 updates reconfigure/replace registry entries without warning and I'm hoping there might be a foolproof way to avoid this.For the auto login you can use Autologon - Windows Sysinternals to have a password but setup securely for autologon. Then add a startup entry here in the registry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run for your browser and the page it should open. As for the sign-in on said page if they have a "remember me" option use that or use a browser add-on key manager that allows for auto sign-in
Remember Winmail? There was a hack many users implemented which enabled it to be used on Win 10 - until one of MS's 'updates' killed it dead.I manage updates for about 1500 systems and I can't say any of them have reconfigured anything that affects the user experience.
If you have a fingerprint reader, which I don't on this laptop. My Samsung Galaxy does, yet "for my additional security" still insists on the pin occasionally. And don't burn your finger accidentally, the system doesn't recognise band aid!Well biometrics are close. I just touch the finger print reader on my laptop and I'm inand you have Cortana.
Had no problems with the new account. Why MS demand your birthday details as part of the creation is beyond comprehension. I know it could be any date but the privacy intrusion issue is unacceptable and attracts widespread and justified criticism and censure." Why should I have to open a Microsoft account in order to complete the installation? "
Well, a quicky, although the answer may be more complicated - they own the OS and can command anything they wish. But, to correct you, in the initial stage , Bottom left, I think? , on one of the screens, there is an option to install with a local account.
I do agree with some of your sentiments, however. I have a couple of Ipads: Iphones, as well. It can become a nightmare when you have them synchronised.
Not sure, as there seem to be different experiences, but, If you install with a new MS account, I think yoyu may have problems activating, as your original account is tied to the motherboard. A phone call, however, sorts it out.
Well, I spent more time than I wished looking for a way of avoiding it and believe me, there is no conceivable way of progressing beyond the completion or creation of a MS accountYou don't have to have a Microsoft account to complete the install. Whomever told you that is sorely mistaken.
Had no problems with the new account. Why MS demand your birthday details as part of the creation is beyond comprehension. I know it could be any date but the privacy intrusion issue is unacceptable and attracts widespread and justified criticism and censure.
What was a problem was actually creating an executable media creation tool. I couldn't get the Windows 10 files using a win 7 PC or 2 Win 10 laptops. In the end, friends took it on as a challenge and did it for me, one on an Android device, the other using a pirate version of win 7. The files are identical. Apparently the media creation tool is causing problems for many others?
A new issue has appeared, again one affecting many other people. I have a constant screen flicker. It's not the new SSD - I reformatted the old HD, installed the OS on that, slipped it into the laptop, and the same problem on bootup.
One recommendation is to see if it is present when Task Manager is displayed, in which case it would be a driver issue. It is not, indicating (according to the advice) that it is down to an app. But no apps have been installed and the flickering appeared and remains both before and after updates and manufacturer's drivers were installed - from the very first boot up in fact. I may be opening a new thread shortly!
You can only open a user account after going through the initial instal process which, halfway through demands entering the details of an existing Microsoft Account or creating a new one. It blocks further progress until done. And that seems to be accepting defeat.The option to use a local account is most definitely there and you can also switch between a MS account and local account.
Believe me - there is!!Well, I spent more time than I wished looking for a way of avoiding it and believe me, there is no conceivable way of progressing beyond the completion or creation of a MS account