How can I log into Windows 8 (Microsoft account) whilst offline?

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2013-11
  • Jamie Schembri

    From what I've read, Windows should cache the last used password and I should be able to login even when offline, but this isn't the case -- using my Microsoft password is prompting me to use my last used password, which is in fact what I'm doing!

    So, how can I login when I have no internet connection?

    Update: This problem seems to have just disappeared for me. I could not tell you why — perhaps it's due to an update — but I'm unable to verify any possible answers now.

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