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 ...

Overview: Windows 11 can be installed without an internet connection using offline setup options.Bypassing Microsoft account ...

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

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

Microsoft has officially confirmed that it’s now blocking all known methods—such as oobebypassnro and start ...

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

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device ...

Microsoft is making it harder than ever to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. In the latest Insider Preview Build (26220.6772), the company has removed several long-standing tricks people ...

Microsoft's latest Insider Preview, Build 26220.6772, introduces a significant policy change: removal of known workarounds to ...

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

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