Microsoft has tightened Windows 11 setup restrictions again. Here are a few solid methods still let you create a local account during setup.

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

The latest Windows 11 25H2 Insider Preview Build 26220.6972 under KB5067106 now live for Dev testers, with identical changes ...

Microsoft is now mandating the use of a Microsoft account during Windows 11 setup, removing workarounds for local account ...

The Windows 11 Media Creation Tool isn’t working on Windows 10? Here’s how you can still upgrade easily without waiting for Microsoft’s fix.

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 ...

During the regular Windows 11 installation process, once you reach the screen that prompts you for a country or region, press ...

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device ...

As Microsoft said goodbye to Windows 10 this week, Microsoft believes Windows 11 will turn any PC into an “AI PC” that can be ...

Microsoft is bringing powerful AI upgrades to Windows 11 File Explorer, including agentic actions powered by Manus AI and Filmora, giving users the ability to create websites and edit videos, without ...

Rufus also gets around the requirement to have/make an online Windows account. Simply click to remove both requirements when ...

Microsoft removes remaining Windows 11 local account bypass methods, making Microsoft accounts and internet connectivity ...