Several workarounds still exist that allow power users to clean install Windows 11 and sign in using a local account during ...

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 ...

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

Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement ...

Future versions of Windows 11 will require you to complete the out-of-box experience (OOBE) with both internet access and a ...

Microsoft just ended offline setup in Windows 11. No more local accounts as every installation now needs internet and a Microsoft sign in.

Microsoft is closing a popular loophole that allowed users to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. The change has ...