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Microsoft is cracking down on local accounts, but here's how you can still make one

With the final Windows 10 patch going out this month, Microsoft has cracked down even harder on Windows 11 local accounts, so ...

How to change the admin user on a Windows 10 computer, and add or remove admin accounts

You can change the admin user on a Windows 10 PC through the Control Panel. However, you'll need to be already logged into an ...

Microsoft removes even more Microsoft account workarounds from Windows 11 build

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

Microsoft declares war on local accounts in Windows 11 – you're going to need a Microsoft account going forward

It's worth noting that those on Windows 11 Pro can use the 'Domain join instead' command to swerve Microsoft account creation. This is an enterprise option, but you can simply not join said domain – ...

Microsoft just blocked a popular way to set up a local account in Windows 11 - here's what still works

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