Microsoft may remove the mandatory Microsoft account sign-in during Windows 11 setup, a long-criticized requirement for new PCs.

The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something ...

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Windows 11 updates KB5079458 and KB5079464 add a new setup option that lets users choose a custom user folder name.

Microsoft could relax the Windows 11 Microsoft account requirement after backlash, but nothing is confirmed yet.

Microsoft is reportedly working on removing the Microsoft account requirement during Windows 11 setup, alongside improvements to performance, updates, and the out-of-box experience.

Over the last few years, Windows 11 setup has been steadily pushing users towards cloud-linked Microsoft accounts, especially ...

A newly discovered trick allows Windows 11 users to bypass Microsoft’s online account requirement during setup, raising questions around user control and privacy ...

Microsoft is blocking another way to choose a local account in Windows 11. You'd force a local account by disconnecting from the network. The block is currently in place in the latest Windows 11 ...

Windows 11 Forces Microsoft Account Sign In & Removes Bypass Trick Option Your email has been sent Microsoft is killing the Windows 11 bypass trick — soon, all setups will require internet and a ...