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 ...

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 account.

Start the Windows 11 Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) as usual, select the region, keyboard layout, network connection (Ethernet ...

Microsoft has been keen for all its users to use online, connected Microsoft Accounts for Windows logins for years and many versions of the operating system, but it's really kicked it into high gear ...

Microsoft insists you to use a Microsoft account when setting up a brand-new Windows PC, but what if you don’t want to? Fortunately, Windows 11 (Home 24H2) works in the same way previous Windows 11 ...

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If you're building a new workstation or gaming PC or acquired a device that doesn't have an operating system, you will have to install Windows 11 manually. Although if you have never done it before, ...