Microsoft may be cracking down on using local accounts, but there's still a workaround or two to avoid logging in to a Microsoft account.

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 ...

Disabling Windows services and apps you don't need can free up your PC's resources and improve performance. Turn off Connected User Experiences and Telemetry along with Remote Desktop services. Free ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 next week, and local tech experts say that could leave thousands of computers — and their users — vulnerable to ...

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 is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11. The change ...

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).