Updated: July 12, 2020 (August 6, 2012)

Microsoft Account Replaces Windows Live ID

Wes Miller analyzes and writes about Microsoft’s security, identity management, and systems management technologies. Before joining Directions on Microsoft, Wes... more

Windows Live ID, which is used by Windows 8, Windows RT, and Microsoft Web properties, is being retired as Microsoft transitions to a new Microsoft Account brand

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