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 ...

The Windows setup process has generally required an Internet connection and Microsoft account sign-in since the Windows 11 ...

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

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device 'that is not fully configured for use.' ...

Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet ...

It has been a week since Microsoft released Windows 11 version 25H2, the newest feature update for the OS. In case you ...

Microsoft is now mandating the use of a Microsoft account during Windows 11 setup, removing workarounds for local account ...

Say goodbye to local installations, as Microsoft continues its crackdown on those who want to avoid a Microsoft account.

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

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