There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially ...

hands on Redmond really – and I mean really – wants you to log into Windows 11 with a Microsoft account.… If you're setting up your own computer, rather than using a centrally managed one, Windows 11 ...

What's clear enough here is that Microsoft is not going to allow account-dodging, and if other ways to get a local installation with Windows 11 are found, we can likely expect more crackdowns in the ...

Installing Tiny11 is a great idea to enjoy a faster and lighter version of Windows. However, users frequently complain about getting stuck at the ‘Let’s Add Your Microsoft Account’ screen at startup.

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 ...