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

While Microsoft claims that its latest changes to the OOBE experience ensure that people don't "inadvertently skip critical ...

Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet requirement during the setup process. In a new Windows 11 test build released today ...

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 removes remaining Windows 11 local account bypass methods, making Microsoft accounts and internet connectivity ...

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

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The company recently removed the last remaining workaround using the command BYPASSNRO, which previously allowed users to bypass the requirement by tricking the system into thinking there was no ...