Microsoft removes even more Microsoft account workarounds from Windows 11 build

The Windows setup process has generally required an Internet connection and Microsoft account sign-in since the Windows 11 ...
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Microsoft has removed the command to create a local account when installing Windows 11, making a Microsoft account and internet connection mandatory from now on

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.6772 (KB5065797) to the Windows Insider Beta Channel. It has been revealed that this build will remove the command that ...

'Can you get Microsoft Word on an iPad?': Yes, you can — here's how to download and set it up

You can get the Microsoft Word app on your iPad through the App Store to create documents, view recent files, and share ...

Forgot your Microsoft account password: Here's how you can reset it

Losing your Microsoft account password can be a hassle, but regaining access is straightforward. This guide details how to ...
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Microsoft kills more Microsoft Account bypasses in Windows 11

Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11. The change ...
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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 ...
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Microsoft Makes Online Accounts Mandatory in Windows 11 Installations

While there are still more complex methods to create a local account, such as modifying the Windows installation image, these require advanced technical knowledge that most users don’t have. Microsoft ...
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Microsoft is 'removing known mechanisms for creating a local account' from Windows 11 setup - get ready to use a Microsoft account

Windows 11 has a new preview build It cracks down on workarounds to install the OS with a local account This is a continued campaign to force people to use a Microsoft account, and Microsoft argues it ...