A Reddit thread continues to show the growing frustration with Microsoft's mandatory account setup and confusion around ...
Microsoft is blocking another way to choose a local account in Windows 11. You'd force a local account by disconnecting from the network. The block is currently in place in the latest Windows 11 ...
Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who ...
Windows 11 has a new preview build It cracks down on workarounds to install the OS with a local account This is a continued campaign to force people to use a Microsoft account, and Microsoft argues it ...
After years of pissing me and other Windows 11 users off, Microsoft says it’s ready to turn a new leaf, fixing mistakes, making improvements, and adding some long-requested features. I’d like to ...
Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11. The change ...
My 2026 optional update lets Windows 11 users choose a proper user folder name during setup instead of the first five letters of email ID.