Microsoft won’t let you set up Windows 11 without online account anymore

Future versions of Windows 11 will require you to complete the out-of-box experience (OOBE) with both internet access and a ...

Microsoft is 'removing known mechanisms for creating a local account' from Windows 11 setup - get ready to use a Microsoft account

Say goodbye to local installations, as Microsoft continues its crackdown on those who want to avoid a Microsoft account.

Microsoft Cracks Down on Local Accounts in Windows 11, But Did It Close All Workarounds?

In the latest Windows 11 Dev build, Microsoft has removed all "known mechanisms" that allowed users to create a local account ...

Windows 11 Local Account Crackdown: Microsoft Account May Soon Be Mandatory

I f you prefer installing Windows 11 without linking an online profile, your options are shrinking fast. Historically, Windows relied on local accounts—user profiles that live s ...
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The Party's Over: Windows 11 Installation Will Require the Internet

Windows Insider Program lead Amanda Langowski said in a blog post on Monday that those setup screens -- called the Windows Setup experience (or "out of box experience") -- are "critical" during ...