There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially ...

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 ...

Microsoft is now mandating the use of a Microsoft account during Windows 11 setup, removing workarounds for local account creation. The company states this ensures devices are fully configured and ...

Installing Outlook for Windows on your PC can be a straightforward process, but sometimes users may encounter various challenges that hinder the installation. If you’re running Windows 11 or 10 and ...

The Windows setup process has generally required an Internet connection and Microsoft account sign-in since the Windows 11 ...

and Microsoft argues it's necessary to ensure devices are set up correctly If you prefer to install Windows 11 without linking it to a Microsoft account, those days are distinctly numbered, as ...

Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet requirement during the setup process. In a new Windows 11 test build released today ...