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Microsoft could drop the forced Microsoft account sign-in during Windows 11 setup

Windows 11 nudges you to use a Microsoft account, and it's been getting worse since the last few Windows updates, but that ...

People inside Microsoft are fighting to dop Windows 11's forced Microsoft accounts

Microsoft's big sweeping set of improvements coming to Windows 11 don't address its controversial Microsoft account ...

You might soon be able to sign into Windows 11 without a Microsoft account

Microsoft's year of pushing out upgrades that users actually want appears to have another tweak in store.
Windows Report

Microsoft May Rethink Mandatory Account Sign-In During Windows 11 Setup

Microsoft could relax the Windows 11 Microsoft account requirement after backlash, but nothing is confirmed yet.
Redmond Magazine

Microsoft Ends Local Account Workarounds in Latest Windows 11 Build

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).
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft kills more Microsoft Account bypasses in Windows 11

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