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The original poster is asking if they can install Microsoft Store apps while using local accounts—without linking to their Microsoft account—and then disconnect from the Microsoft account afterward, while still maintaining app functionality. A respondent suggests that store apps may continue to work without the Microsoft account but may not receive updates. Overall, the discussion centers on privacy concerns and the limitations of using Microsoft Store apps with local accounts.

mng

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Hello,
if I installed Windows 10 (and Windows 8.1 too, as dual boot), both with local account, no Microsoft account. I have only Microsoft account created on Microsoft site.
I would only install Microsoft application from Microsoft Store according to this description (with "Sign in to just this app instead" selection):

Could I then, because of privacy (and if I do not care about updates of this application), after app installation, somehow disconnect this connection with Microsoft account?
If it is possible, is there a chance that this application will work? This is for example the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter app.

Thank you in advance for any tips
 

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I don't use any of the apps from the store but I believe they will run even if you remove the store account; however, I don't think those apps will receive updates.

Neemobeer

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I don't use any of the apps from the store but I believe they will run even if you remove the store account; however, I don't think those apps will receive updates.
 

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