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

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

Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet ...

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'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.

Microsoft is closing a popular loophole that allowed users to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. The change has ...

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