


If you have an existing Windows Live ID, that's the same thing: "Microsoft account" is the new name for what used to be called a "Windows Live ID. If you use other Microsoft services like Messenger, Hotmail or Xbox LIVE, the email address and password you use to sign in are a Microsoft account. You might already have a Microsoft account. You can also CLICK HERE to sign up for a Microsoft account.When prompted to sign in using your Microsoft account, click the link " Sign up for a Microsoft account".NOTE: Other apps may also require a Microsoft account to use (Mail App shown in the example below). A Microsoft account is rerquired to use the following preinstalled apps in Windows 8: However to unlock the abilities of Windows 8 functionality as outlined above, you should create a Microsoft account. Technically the answer is no, you can use the computer without one. NOTE: CLICK HERE for complete information about Microsoft accounts. This includes stuff like your themes, language preferences, browser favorites and history, and content for Microsoft apps and services. Your personal settings are automatically synced online and between the Windows 8 and Windows RT PCs you use.

You can buy and download apps from the Windows Store, and use them on up to five PCs running Windows 8 or Windows RT.You can get to and share your photos, documents, and other files from places like SkyDrive, Facebook, and Flickr.Your friends’ contact info and status automatically stay up to date from places like Hotmail, Outlook, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn through the "People" app.When you sign in with a Microsoft account, your PC is connected to the cloud, and many of the settings, preferences, and apps associated with your account can "follow" you between different PCs.

A Microsoft account (an email address and password) is a new way to sign in to any PC running Windows 8 or Windows RT.
