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 ...

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

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

The Windows setup process has generally required an Internet connection and Microsoft account sign-in since the Windows 11 ...

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

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device ...

Microsoft is making it harder than ever to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. In the latest Insider Preview Build (26220.6772), the company has removed several long-standing tricks people ...

Microsoft's latest Insider Preview, Build 26220.6772, introduces a significant policy change: removal of known workarounds to ...

Microsoft removes local-only Windows setup in latest Insider Preview, but an age check trick could help you out.

Overview: Windows 11 can be installed without an internet connection using offline setup options.Bypassing Microsoft account ...