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

Microsoft may be cracking down on using local accounts, but there's still a workaround or two to avoid logging in to a Microsoft account.
PC Magazine

Microsoft Makes It Harder to Set Up Windows 11 Without an Account

Microsoft has required both an internet connection and a Microsoft account to set up Windows 11 since February 2023. Users, however, found a way around this by opening Command Prompt during setup and ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft's killing script used to avoid Microsoft Account in Windows 11

On reboot, the Windows 11 setup will run again, and when you get to the networking screen, you will now have the option to skip-networking and set up a local account. While Microsoft is now removing ...
HowToGeek on MSN

Heres How I Set Up a Secure Guest Account on My Windows PC

A secure guest account on Windows restricts access to personal files, settings, and crucial OS areas. Limitations include no ...
Mashable

Don't forget: Microsoft is killing passwords. How to set up a Microsoft passkey before August deadline.

If you use Microsoft, you will soon be required to ditch your passwords and create a passkey. This is part of a strategy shift at Microsoft to get rid of passwords ...