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Microsoft is increasingly clamping down on methods for bypassing the Microsoft Account requirement for Windows 11.

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

Microsoft is tightening its grip on the Windows installation process by blocking all known methods for setting up the system ...

There’s also another option: Extended Security Updates. This lets you keep Windows 10 safe for one more year. To enroll, go to Start Menu > Settings > Update & Security (scroll down to see it) > ...

There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially and then switch to a local one. You can also turn to a third-party utility ...

Microsoft is once again blocking the ability to bypass a Microsoft Account when setting up a Windows 11 PC for the first time.