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FYI, Microsoft Store doesn't need an account. You can install apps without being signed in to the Store.

Source: I work on the Microsoft Store.



Microsoft store try's to dark pattern you to think you need to log in though. Or at least it did.


It no longer does.


How? When? Every time I tried to use it I was prompted to log in to a Microsoft account.

If it is in fact possible then you’ve done an excellent job hiding it.


Yeah but it really looks like you need to, are they still showing the login modal dialog that you have to close before it installs?




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