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Microsoft no longer permits local Windows 10 accounts if you want Consumer Extended Security Updates — support beyond EOL requires a Microsoft Account link-up even if you pay $30 (www.tomshardware.com)

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[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 1 year ago (1 child)

The fact that the extended coverage is locked behind the windows account paywall is known for a pretty good time already...

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[–] Patches@ttrpg.network 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

They initially said you could get the account, and like 300 good boy points

OR Pay $30.

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