The Verge

Windows 11 is closing a loophole that let you skip making a Microsoft account

Microsoft insists you connect to the internet when installing Windows 11. Microsoft insists you connect to the internet when installing Windows 11. is a former news writer for The Verge. Microsoft ...
PC Gamer

Microsoft is planning to make it harder than ever to install Windows without an internet connection and a Microsoft account

The latest Insider Preview build of Windows 11 includes a rather ominous update. Ominous, that is, for anyone who prefers to install Windows without being hooked up to the internet and signing up for ...
Hosted on MSN

This Trick Still Lets You Use Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account

Windows 11 forces you to sign in with a Microsoft account during setup. However, two simple Command Prompt commands can bypass this requirement and create a local account instead. While breaking free ...
ExtremeTech

Windows 11 Makes It Harder to Skip Adding Microsoft Account

Microsoft made a number of unpopular choices with Windows 11, including the requirement that users have to log into the OS with a Microsoft account. There are a few ...