Microsoft has tightened Windows 11 setup restrictions again. Here are a few solid methods still let you create a local account during setup.

Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11.

You can create an Apple ID on your iPhone or Mac through the App Store or by using a browser on a PC or other devices.

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

Start the Windows 11 Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) as usual, select the region, keyboard layout, network connection (Ethernet ...

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

You need to create a YouTube channel to upload videos, create playlists, leave comments, access your watch history, and more.

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

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider build disables another popular command-line workaround for creating a local account, ...

Microsoft is rolling out a major update to Copilot on Windows, introducing two significant features: account connectors and ...

Microsoft has officially confirmed that it’s now blocking all known methods—such as oobebypassnro and start ...

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer release any regular updates to Windows 10. The company may make exceptions if a really serious security flaw is discovered — this has happened with ...