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

The tech giant's big plan to improve Windows 11 doesn't currently include ditching its Microsoft account requirement — at ...

Microsoft may be preparing to revisit one of the most controversial aspects of Windows 11: the requirement to sign in with a Microsoft account during installation.

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

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

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 ...

Upgrading to Windows 11 is still possible even after Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. Although many devices continue to run the retired operating system, switching to Windows ...

Microsoft's latest Insider Preview, Build 26220.6772, introduces a significant policy change: removal of known workarounds to skip Microsoft Account setup during Windows 11 installation (OOBE).

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 ...

Microsoft's year of pushing out upgrades that users actually want appears to have another tweak in store.

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