How to make a Microsoft account so you can access Microsoft products, apps, and services

You can make a Microsoft account for free through Microsoft's website by using a pre-existing email address or creating a new ...
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Microsoft Makes It Harder to Set Up Windows 11 Without an Account

Especially when I need to format a PC and make a local account on it," wrote one user on Reddit. "I wonder if Microsoft secretly wants everyone to switch to Linux. There are certainly fewer reasons to ...

Microsoft just blocked a popular way to set up a local account in Windows 11 - here's what still works

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 ...

Microsoft is 'removing known mechanisms for creating a local account' from Windows 11 setup - get ready to use a Microsoft account

Say goodbye to local installations, as Microsoft continues its crackdown on those who want to avoid a Microsoft account.
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Microsoft will automatically keep you signed in to your account starting in February

You’ll need to remember to sign out if you’re using a public computer or use a private browsing window instead. You’ll need to remember to sign out if you’re using a public computer or use a private ...

Microsoft Tightens Windows 11 Setup Rules: Local Account Bypass Methods Now Disabled

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

Microsoft is plugging more holes that let you use Windows 11 without an online account

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 ...