Windows 9 Preview to Launch This Year, New Activation System in the Works – Rumor

I'll do an Acronis backup then give it a try.

Thanks

Sorry, thought I had updated this. I created a MS login which works fine, then enabled UAC at lowest level and was able to run Modern Apps and connect to the App Store.

I don't understand why MS insists on UAC being enabled before Modern Apps or the App store can be used, but then I have not seen a single App that I want to use. I still don't like the Modern desktop or the flat, ugly tiles.

As long as Ms continues to allow those of us who don't like the Modern stuff to use a normal Desktop and Start button then all is well. Take that away and I will not use that OS, ever.

My tablet is a Lenovo running Android, my cell phone is a Start Trek Communicator. My Laptop runs Windows 8.1.1 but I don't want things in sync between it and my Desktop. I use them for different reasons so want the desktop and installed apps to be different as well.

I think you know this but I'll mention it anyway. You can turn sync off completely or just parts of it. For example I don't sync my tile layout, appearance, or desktop personalization between my laptop and desktop PC. The screen sizes are different so my tiles will get shuffled each time I switch from one to the other. It took me a little while to figure out what was going on. You can also back up your settings for that device without syncing it to any other device. There is a lot of customization/choices in the sync settings. My laptop and desktop setup are distinctly different. Just something to think about.

jimbo45, post: 33898, member: 69 said:

Hi there.

What happens if I just want a SECURE system that runs locally with NO outside / internet connections at all -- OK I'll accept a ONE TIME activation but that's it --I don't want any Ms Id's or things like that.

Some systems need to be TOTALLY SECURE and have no outside connections whatsoever - including email accounts etc. I have one where Data still has to be transferred via "FOOTNET" --i.e secure copy to a certified device, remove it and then mount on to another different server.

Guess it's going to be Linux -- looking more and more likely these days.

Cheers
jimbo

I have a lot of contracts that have secure Windows Boxes off the network (there are thousands of reasons for this, and many of you would be glad I am a supporter of keeping them this way). I hope MS does not forget about these machines (I hope MS is trolling these forums). We have had the hardest time getting these machines moved from Windows XP to Windows 7. I know we don't need a new nightmares of Windows 7 to Windows 9 and now there is no way to use it off networks. MS please, please, please remember the corp/enterprise world we need security, we need local accounts, etc. -WS

Tepid, post: 34142, member: 222 said:

Logging in with the Live ID has many advantages. And not many disadvantages.
In fact, I don't really know of any disadvantages.

Disadvantages: No internet service, in an area with no service, in a foreign country with no service, secure machine (i.e. not connected to the internet, {medical information etc.}), password reset, issues with NIC (any wired or wireless) require local log in, repairs, viruses, etc. etc. etc. the list is huge on why Live ID is not a great way to solve the issue of settings, single logon etc. MS just needs to have options. Live ID for those that want it and can use it no Live ID for those that need security etc. -WS

You can still log in with a Live ID with no Internet connection. I just unplugged my LAN cable ,rebooted, and had no issues or warnings when I logged in with my Live ID.

The options for account type are Standard and Administrator. Set your background color to RED for your admin account and you won't forget which account your using.