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Microsoft will not change its account security default parameters after all.

Microsoft reversing its stance on the change will likely be welcomed sincemany criticized the changewhen it was announced.

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A notification sent through Outlook claimed Microsoft would change its default settings for account security, but Microsoft has since removed the notification.

But the strange thing is that Microsoft does refer to the situation as backtracking or anything of the sort.

The incorrect notifications have been removed.

That statement raises an eyebrow as well as some questions.

Outlook showing notification about accounts remaining signed in automatically.

Outlook warned users about a change that would have left accounts signed in automatically, but Microsoft has since removed the notification and stated no changes are on the way.

What information was incomplete?

Why were notifications sent out to users about the change?

But if that is the case, that subheading does not make sense.

Photo of Microsoft�s new sign-in page for Xbox.com using the Microsoft Edge browser.

Starting in February 2025, you will stay signed in automatically unless you sign out or use private browsing.

Those items were created by Microsoft for some reason, even if they were published accidentally.

Perhaps the change was only meant for certain users.

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There’s also a chance the change is planned for a different date, which could be clarified easily.

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