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

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device ...

Several workarounds still exist that allow power users to clean install Windows 11 and sign in using a local account during ...

In order to take full advantage of all the features of Windows 11, you need a Microsoft account. (It’s possible to use Windows 11 without a Microsoft account, but the company doesn’t want that and is ...

Microsoft just ended offline setup in Windows 11. No more local accounts as every installation now needs internet and a Microsoft sign in.

Microsoft has been keen for all its users to use online, connected Microsoft Accounts for Windows logins for years and many versions of the operating system, but it's really kicked it into high gear ...

Installing Tiny11 is a great idea to enjoy a faster and lighter version of Windows. However, users frequently complain about getting stuck at the ‘Let’s Add Your Microsoft Account’ screen at startup.

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

The Windows setup process has generally required an Internet connection and Microsoft account sign-in since the Windows 11 22H2 update. Before this, Windows 11 21H2 and some of the later Windows 10 ...

With a new update rolling out to Windows Insiders, Copilot can access your Microsoft and Google accounts to work with your email, calendar, and contacts. Here's how this worked for me.

Microsoft insists you to use a Microsoft account when setting up a brand-new Windows PC, but what if you don’t want to? Fortunately, Windows 11 (Home 24H2) works in the same way previous Windows 11 ...

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