Windows 11 Enforces Microsoft Account Sign-In, Eliminating Local Account Workarounds
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Microsoft is closing a loophole that allowed users to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account, requiring users to complete setup with an internet connection and a Microsoft account, making it harder to bypass online services during installation.
- No account? No Windows 11 for you, says Microsoft theregister.com
- Microsoft Account required: Windows 11 blocks even more online account bypasses Windows Central
- Microsoft is cracking down on people creating local accounts on Windows XDA
- Windows 11 update removes "known" local account workarounds, so now you most definitely need to sign in with Microsoft PC Guide
- Windows 11 OOBE finally allows you to set default user folder name, but in a convoluted way Neowin
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