Microsoft has been cracking down on the use of local accounts since the launch of Windows 11, but it's now almost impossible ...

Typing in a blocked email and password no longer tricks Windows 11 into letting you create a local account. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

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

For some time now, Microsoft has also required users to log in to their computer with an online account in the home editions of Windows 10 and 11. Although it’s ...

Microsoft removes local-only Windows setup in latest Insider Preview, but an age check trick could help you out.

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

Fans of local computer accounts everywhere, rejoice, for when a door closes, another one opens. Windows 11 hackers have found yet another way to bypass the installer's Microsoft account requirement, ...