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

Microsoft is increasingly clamping down on methods for bypassing the Microsoft Account requirement for Windows 11.

Microsoft is removing known workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup, effectively making a Microsoft Account mandatory.

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Microsoft is tightening its control over how users install and configure Windows 11, effectively making an online Microsoft account mandatory.

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

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 ...

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I appreciate that even if you don't want your operating system registered with an online account, you may still have use for a Microsoft OneDrive account. Cloud storage is undeniably useful. But if ...

Microsoft is tightening its grip on the Windows installation process by blocking all known methods for setting up the system without a Microsoft account. This change, already active in the latest ...

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).