There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially and then switch to a local one. You can also turn to a third-party utility ...

Several workarounds still exist that allow power users to clean install Windows 11 and sign in using a local account during ...

In the latest Windows 11 Dev build, Microsoft has removed all "known mechanisms" that allowed users to create a local account ...

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider build disables another popular command-line workaround for creating a local account, ...

Windows 11 favors Microsoft accounts over local accounts. A recent update removes the ability to create local accounts without internet. Third-party tools like Rufus can still create local accounts ...

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

Microsoft just ended offline setup in Windows 11. No more local accounts as every installation now needs internet and a Microsoft sign in.

Microsoft is tightening its control over how users install and configure Windows 11, effectively making an online Microsoft account mandatory.