Microsoft wants you to use online accounts in Windows 11, yes, but they're not as mandatory as you might think.

A recent preview build of Windows 11 makes an unwelcome change: it mandates a Microsoft account when installing even Windows 11 Professional. But not everyone wants or needs an account. Dear Microsoft ...

Typing in a blocked email and password no longer tricks Windows 11 into letting you create a local account. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

Windows 11 Forces Microsoft Account Sign In & Removes Bypass Trick Option Your email has been sent Microsoft is killing the Windows 11 bypass trick — soon, all setups will require internet and a ...

Microsoft has made it increasingly difficult to use Windows 10 without associating a Microsoft account, but for Windows 11, there may no longer be a choice. As Windows Central reports, the system ...

Internet and Microsoft Account will be required on both Windows 11 Home and Pro. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Windows 11 Pro ...