How to upgrade Windows 10 to 11 using a local account — A step-by-step guide to skipping the Microsoft account requirement

The process to upgrade your Windows 10 computer to Windows 11, skipping the Microsoft account, is straightforward because the ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft removes documentation for switching to a local account in Windows 11

One of Windows 11’s more contentious changes is that, by default, both the Home and Pro editions of the operating system require users to sign in with a Microsoft account during setup. Signing in with ...
PC World

Microsoft blocks Windows 11 workaround that enabled local accounts

Before PC users can enjoy everything Windows 11 has on tap, they must first enter an e-mail address that’s linked to a Microsoft account. If you don’t have one, you’ll be asked to create one before ...
Android

Windows 11 Local Account Crackdown: Microsoft Account May Soon Be Mandatory

Microsoft is removing known workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup (OOBE), effectively making a Microsoft Account (MSA) mandatory for most users. The company cites proper ...