The Windows setup process has generally required an Internet connection and Microsoft account sign-in since the Windows 11 ...
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 is removing known workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup, effectively making a Microsoft ...
Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11. The change ...
Microsoft has been pushing customers to sign into Windows with an online account for years. It's the right thing to do.
Microsoft is blocking another way to choose a local account in Windows 11. You'd force a local account by disconnecting from the network. The block is currently in place in the latest Windows 11 ...
Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device ...
Windows 11 Media Creation fails to work on Windows 10 PCs, ahead of Windows 10 EOD. Workarounds exist, though a fix timeline ...
Microsoft removes remaining Windows 11 local account bypass methods, making Microsoft accounts and internet connectivity ...
It's worth noting that those on Windows 11 Pro can use the 'Domain join instead' command to swerve Microsoft account creation. This is an enterprise option, but you can simply not join said domain – ...
Say goodbye to local installations, as Microsoft continues its crackdown on those who want to avoid a Microsoft account.