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

Several workarounds still exist that allow power users to clean install Windows 11 and sign in using a local account during ...

Microsoft has tightened Windows 11 setup restrictions again. Here are a few solid methods still let you create a local account during setup.

Microsoft is tightening its control over how users install and configure Windows 11, effectively making an online Microsoft account mandatory.

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