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Windows 11 Enforces Microsoft Account Sign-In, Eliminating Local Account Workarounds

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Windows 11 Enforces Microsoft Account Sign-In, Eliminating Local Account Workarounds
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Microsoft is closing a loophole that allowed users to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account, requiring users to complete setup with an internet connection and a Microsoft account, making it harder to bypass online services during installation.

Topics:top-newstechnology#microsoft-account#os-installation#privacy#setup-loopholes#technology#windows-11
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  1. No account? No Windows 11 for you, says Microsoft  theregister.com
  2. Microsoft Account required: Windows 11 blocks even more online account bypasses  Windows Central
  3. Microsoft is cracking down on people creating local accounts on Windows  XDA
  4. Windows 11 update removes "known" local account workarounds, so now you most definitely need to sign in with Microsoft  PC Guide
  5. Windows 11 OOBE finally allows you to set default user folder name, but in a convoluted way  Neowin

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