Microsoft won't let you set up Windows 11 without online account anymore

Future versions of Windows 11 will require you to complete the out-of-box experience (OOBE) with both internet access and a ...
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Microsoft Makes It Harder to Set Up Windows 11 Without an Account

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device ...
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Install Windows 11 Without Internet - Easy Methods for Desktop & Laptop

Overview: Windows 11 can be installed without an internet connection using offline setup options.Bypassing Microsoft account ...

Tip: Install Windows 11 Version 25H2 With a Local Account

Several workarounds still exist that allow power users to clean install Windows 11 and sign in using a local account during ...
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New Windows 11 Update Blocks Local Account Bypass Methods

Microsoft is making it harder than ever to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. In the latest Insider Preview Build (26220.6772), the company has removed several long-standing tricks people ...
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Another fudge emerges for Windows 11 to be installed with a local - not a Microsoft - account

TL;DR: Microsoft recently blocked a common workaround for installing Windows 11 with a local account instead of linking it to a Microsoft account. However, two new methods have since been highlighted, ...
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12 Settings You Should Immediately Change On Your New Windows Laptop

Anyone who's set up a new Windows PC knows you spend a good chunk of that process removing or disabling the things that make the operating system a pain. If it's not finding ways to make Windows 11 ...