Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider build disables another popular command-line workaround for creating a local account, pushing users toward MS accounts.

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

Despite making access to Windows 10's ESU free for users in the European Economic Area, Right to Repair in Europe says it’s just a one‑year pause on the inevitable.

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

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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 ...

Microsoft removes local-only Windows setup in latest Insider Preview, but an age check trick could help you out.

Microsoft is closing a popular loophole that allowed users to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. The change has appeared in recent Insider builds of Windows 11, indicating it is likely to ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. That said, this update shouldn’t be seen as a major overhaul compared to Windows 11 24H2. Most of its new features and ...

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device 'that is not fully configured for use.' ...

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 ...