Windows 10 build 17063 requires linking a phone to our team

Currently it is circulating on the Microsoft Insider platform, Windows 10 Build 17063, a trial version of the upcoming Redstone 4 so that users affiliated with this platform can test it and find errors. It turns out that, starting with this version of the operating system, Microsoft has implemented an additional security measure that is causing a stir.

Windows 10 Build 17063 is in the Microsoft Insider program

Windows 10 offers the possibility of linking a phone number to our team, so far so good, the problem is that from Build 17063 this option can not be omitted. The number is used to send an SMS to the phone and link it to the PC, which enables continuing with the installation of the system, if a telephone number is not inserted, it is not possible to finish configuring the system.

In previous versions, users could skip this screen, but this version does not offer that possibility, which is worrying for those interested in maintaining control of their data.

Fortunately, this is only a preview release for the Insider program, so we hope enough noise will be made for Microsoft to reconsider this decision.

With the arrival of Windows 10, Microsoft has taken an aggressive approach to control users' use of the system, with automatic updates without prior notice, advertising of their store in the start menu and hidden options for the average user.

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