Windows 11 is set to force online setup, but one loophole still works for local install

Microsoft removes local-only Windows setup in latest Insider Preview, but an age check trick could help you out.

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

There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially ...
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Installing Windows 11 Pro to Require Internet Connection, Microsoft Account

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The Party's Over: Windows 11 Installation Will Require the Internet

Windows Insider Program lead Amanda Langowski said in a blog post on Monday that those setup screens -- called the Windows Setup experience (or "out of the box experience") -- are critical during ...

Microsoft removes even more Microsoft account workarounds from Windows 11 build

The Windows setup process has generally required an Internet connection and Microsoft account sign-in since the Windows 11 ...
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Microsoft Account and internet now mandatory to set up Windows 11 22H2 Insider builds0 0

In case you missed it, alongside the release of the most recent Windows 11 Insider build 22616 that brought in many changes, the Redmond giant also announced that having a Microsoft Account (MSA) and ...
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Here’s How You Can Save Money by Self-Installing Your Internet the Right Way

On average, Americans typically pay $78 per month on home internet-- with the first bill likely being the most costly due to setup fees. Professional installation ...
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Microsoft Makes It Harder to Set Up Windows 11 Without an Account

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device 'that is not fully configured for use.' ...