There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially ...

Microsoft may be cracking down on using local accounts, but there's still a workaround or two to avoid logging in to a Microsoft account.

Microsoft has fired its latest salvo in the battle against Windows 11 customers who would rather sign in with a local account than a Microsoft account. Announcing a new Windows 11 Insider build, the ...

Microsoft is tightening restrictions around creating local accounts during Windows 11 setup, making it harder for users to avoid signing into a Microsoft account. In the latest Windows Insider Dev ...

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 ...

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