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

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 ...

5 cool features and useful changes Microsoft added to Windows 11 in October 20255 cool features and useful changes Microsoft added to Windows 11 in October 20255 cool features ...

October 2025 is now behind us, so let's take a look at some useful changes that Windows 11 received in the last month.
The Verge

Microsoft is plugging more holes that let you use Windows 11 without an online account

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 editor and author of Notepad, who has ...
PC World

Microsoft kills two more ways to install Windows 11 with local accounts

Microsoft is tightening the reins on new installations of Windows 11 with stricter Microsoft account requirements. As participants in the Windows Insider Program have ...