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Microsoft says it is working to ease Windows 11 setup account rules

Microsoft is simultaneously tightening and loosening the rules around setting up a new Windows 11 PC, creating a ...

Windows 11 users are pushing back hard against Microsoft’s mandatory account requirement

The mandatory Microsoft account requirement in Windows 11 is a drag, and I can only hope it one day goes away. I'm not alone.
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Want Windows 11 installed with a local account - and no fuss? That wish could come true this year

Don't want to have to resort to some ridiculously obscure workaround to try and use a local account with Windows 11? You may ...

I use Windows 11 every day. These 6 issues need fixing ASAP

Microsoft has agreed to solve some of Windows' biggest problems, and identified some that it's working on. But let's not ...

Windows PC Without a Microsoft Account? It May Soon Be a Reality

Over the last few years, Windows 11 setup has been steadily pushing users towards cloud-linked Microsoft accounts, especially ...
Windows Central

How to upgrade Windows 10 to 11 using a local account — A step-by-step guide to skipping the Microsoft account requirement

Upgrading to Windows 11 is still possible even after Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. Although many devices continue to run the retired operating system, switching to Windows ...

Windows 11 Setup Without Microsoft Account May Soon Be Possible, Check Details Here

Microsoft is reportedly planning significant changes to Windows 11, potentially allowing users to set up new PCs without ...