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

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

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

If you use a Windows 11 device in a multi-user environment, for example, in a large family, or in a small office setup with multiple workers, there's always a risk to your privacy. Other users can ...

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

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

Since the release of Windows 11, Microsoft has made it hard to use the operating system with a local account, instead forcing users to log in with a Microsoft Account. Microsoft says this is done to ...

The Windows setup process has generally required an Internet connection and Microsoft account sign-in since the Windows 11 ...