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

Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet ...

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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 ...

Future versions of Windows 11 will require you to complete the out-of-box experience (OOBE) with both internet access and a ...

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The tech giant is making moves to shut down the remaining workarounds that let users skip online sign-in during Windows 11 ...

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

Microsoft has officially kicked off the rollout of Windows 11 2025 Update, also known as Windows 11 25H2 – the next major ...

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After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer release any regular updates to Windows 10. The company may make exceptions if a really serious security flaw is discovered — this has happened with ...