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Paulo Montenegro @ Ubergizmo 1 place · 10/09/2025 11:00 EDT

No More Local Accounts?! Windows 11 Making Users Sign In With Microsoft Accounts

Microsoft is tightening its control over how users install and configure Windows 11, effectively making an online Microsoft account mandatory. The company has started blocking all known methods that previously allowed users to create local accounts or bypass the login requirement during setup. This shift marks a significant step toward enforcing a cloud-connected experience for all Windows 11 users.The change was identified in build 26220.6772 (KB5065797), released to the Windows […]

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