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

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

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

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

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

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

There's a new update for those in the Windows Insider Program, and it no longer allows you to set up Windows 11 without a ...

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 ...

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

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 ...