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 ...

Windows 10 allows you to change your password or recover it at any time if you forget it.

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

Microsoft's new update addresses several loopholes in the Windows setup process, which were previously used to bypass the ...

Microsoft is tightening the screws on local account creation in Windows 11, removing well-known workarounds that let users ...

Microsoft is now mandating the use of a Microsoft account during Windows 11 setup, removing workarounds for local account creation. The company states this ensures devices are fully configured and ...

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

Microsoft is tightening its grip on the Windows installation process by blocking all known methods for setting up the system ...