I don't think it is a must. Well, if you wanna download apps for windows 8 and use some features in apps, you must have a microsoft account to sign in to.
Windows 8 is an operating system and Microsoft Word is an application. It is not part of Windows 8. If you want Microsoft Word on a computer with Windows 8, then you have to buy it separately, as it does not come automatically with it.
Windows 8 is an operating system and Microsoft Word is an application. It is not part of Windows 8. If you want Microsoft Word on a computer with Windows 8, then you have to buy it separately, as it does not come automatically with it.
Almost all new laptops are windows 8. So it depends on the hardware(processor, graphics card, etc).
Microsoft Windows 8 will suceed windows 7.
Windows 7
To close your Windows Live account:Log in at Windows Live Account Summary page.On the navigation bar, click Settings.Under Common tasks, click Close your account.Verify that the correct Windows Live ID user name appears, type your password, and then click Yes.OR 1. Visit the link in related links section.2. Sign in using your Windows Live account and password.3. Click "Close account" button.Be aware Messenger, Hotmail and Livemail is now all connected to your Microsoft Account. (needed for Windows 8 apps, Windows 8 Microsoft User Account and Office 2013)
To close your Windows Live account:Log in at Windows Live Account Summary page.On the navigation bar, click Settings.Under Common tasks, click Close your account.Verify that the correct Windows Live ID user name appears, type your password, and then click Yes.OR 1. Visit the link in related links section.2. Sign in using your Windows Live account and password.3. Click "Close account" button.Be aware Messenger, Hotmail and Livemail is now all connected to your Microsoft Account. (needed for Windows 8 apps, Windows 8 Microsoft User Account and Office 2013)
By using your Microsoft Account(Windows 8), SkyDrive, Exchange or third party applications.
Microsoft has released the windows 8 enterprise version.
You can find the Windows 8 Operating System on the Microsoft's website.
All versions of Windows to-date have been made by Microsoft.
Microsoft is an active tech company, and currently is home to the Windows OS. The most current publicly available version of Windows is Windows 7. Microsoft has a BETA version of Windows 8 available for download. Microsoft is hoping to make Windows 8 available on Windows Smartphones, Windows Tablets, and the Desktop PC.