Microsoft declares war on local accounts in Windows 11 – you're going to need a Microsoft account going forward

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

Microsoft Cracks Down on Local Accounts in Windows 11, But Did It Close All Workarounds?

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

Microsoft is plugging more holes that let you use Windows 11 without an online account

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

Microsoft Blocks Another Windows 11 Local Account Workaround

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider build disables another popular command-line workaround for creating a local account, ...
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Microsoft Closes Local Account Loopholes in Latest Windows 11 Preview Build

Microsoft is tightening restrictions around creating local accounts during Windows 11 setup, making it harder for users to avoid signing into a Microsoft account. In the latest Windows Insider Dev ...

Microsoft removes even more Microsoft account workarounds from Windows 11 build

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

Create local user accounts on a list of workstations

i found the script below which works fine. Can i add to it so that i point it to a file that contains a list of computers to execute against?<BR><BR>' ----- SCRIPT CONFIGURATION -----<BR>strUserName = ...
TechShout

Windows 11 Just Killed The Local Account Setup Trick

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

How to Create a Local Account in Windows 11 Pro

How to Create a Local Account in Windows 11 Pro Your email has been sent Yes, you can log into your personal PC without using a Microsoft account. Here’s how to ...

Microsoft kills more Microsoft Account bypasses in Windows 11

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

Microsoft Tightens Windows 11 Setup Rules: Local Account Bypass Methods Now Disabled

Microsoft removes remaining Windows 11 local account bypass methods, making Microsoft accounts and internet connectivity ...
Computerworld

Increasing security with limited user accounts and restricted groups

In Windows XP Home Edition, there are two basic types of local user accounts (in addition to the guest account): administrators and limited users. With XP Pro, things get a bit more complicated. Users ...