Microsoft declares war on local accounts in Windows 11 – you're going to need a Microsoft account going forward

Say goodbye to local installations, as Microsoft continues its crackdown on those who want to avoid a Microsoft account.
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Microsoft Makes It Harder to Set Up Windows 11 Without an Account

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device ...

Microsoft just blocked a popular way to set up a local account in Windows 11 - here's what still works

There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially and then switch to a local one. You can also turn to a third-party utility ...

Microsoft Cracks Down on Local Accounts in Windows 11, But Did It Close All Workarounds?

In the latest Windows 11 Dev build, Microsoft has removed all "known mechanisms" that allowed users to create a local account ...
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Microsoft Blocks Another Windows 11 Local Account Workaround

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider build disables another popular command-line workaround for creating a local account, ...

Microsoft is plugging more holes that let you use Windows 11 without an online account

Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet ...
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Windows 11 users outsmart Microsoft once again with new local account trick

A newly discovered trick allows Windows 11 users to bypass Microsoft’s online account requirement during setup, raising questions around user control and privacy. The workaround, shared by X user ...

Windows 11 Local Account Crackdown: Microsoft Account May Soon Be Mandatory

Microsoft is removing known workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup, effectively making a Microsoft ...