Microsoft account vs. local account: How to choose and set up your pick in Windows 11 ...

How to Create a Local Account in Windows 11 Pro Your email has been sent Yes, you can log into your personal PC without using a Microsoft account. Here’s how to ...

Microsoft may finally remove its frustrating Windows 11 setup requirement ...

Microsoft might want everyone on an active internet connection while setting up Windows 11, but that’s not always possible. Some people have limited internet connections, while others may find Windows ...

Over the last few years, Windows 11 setup has been steadily pushing users towards cloud-linked Microsoft accounts, especially ...

Microsoft is removing known workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup (OOBE), effectively making a Microsoft Account (MSA) mandatory for most users. The company cites proper ...

On Windows 11, Microsoft is making it more difficult to bypass the internet and Microsoft account requirements during setup, effectively preventing users from creating a local account. In my opinion, ...

Microsoft's latest Insider Preview, Build 26220.6772, introduces a significant policy change: removal of known workarounds to skip Microsoft Account setup during Windows 11 installation (OOBE).

Microsoft's Developer Community VP, Scott Hanselman, hints at potentially removing the frustrating requirement of using a ...

The Mrs. is getting a new laptop soon with Win 11 Home. We have not yet used a Win 11 device nor set one up. My internet reading tells me that many of the Windows forums report that "oobe\bypassnro" ...

Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman indicated on March 20 that software engineers inside the company are actively working to remove the mandatory Microsoft account requirement during Windows 11 setup. The ...