Windows 11 users push back on mandatory Microsoft accounts, demand setup choice
Windows 11's mandatory Microsoft account during initial setup is drawing criticism on Reddit and Windows Central, as users call for a local-account option to preserve control and privacy. The debate touches on security features like BitLocker that some say rely on online recovery keys, and while Microsoft employees have reportedly pushed to relax the requirement, the company has not committed to restoring a local account option, leaving users hoping for more transparency and choice in the Windows 11 setup process.
