Microsoft has reinstated local accounts on Windows 11 According to Tom’s Hardware, Microsoft silently removed the guide to opt for a local account sign-in for Windows 11 on June 17.Before that ...

People keep finding ways to make local accounts on Windows despite Microsoft's push for online accounts. Microsoft tries to hide how to convert to local accounts, but users notice and call it out ...

Microsoft has fired its latest salvo in the battle against Windows 11 customers who would rather sign in with a local account than a Microsoft account. Announcing a new Windows 11 Insider build ...

Don't want to use a Microsoft account on Windows 11 (or 10)? Here's how you can switch to a traditional local account. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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Microsoft makes it difficult to set up Windows without a Microsoft account, but it's still possible if you know the right tricks. Here's how to get it done in Windows 10 and 11.

a lot of what a Microsoft account gets you in Windows 11 is repeated ads and reminders about signing up for those services. Using Windows with a traditional local account is still extremely ...

If you're setting up a new Windows computer, you're supposed to use a Microsoft account. But if you want to rebel, a local account has always been an alternative option, though Microsoft has ...

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The workaround, shared by X user @witherornot1337, lets users set up Windows 11 with a local account instead of being forced to log in with a Microsoft account. This follows previous similar ...

Despite Apple's popularity, Windows remains the most popular operating system for desktop PCs, with a market share of over 70%, according to most estimates. There is also an abundance of ...