Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11. The change ...

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.6772 (KB5065797) to the Windows Insider Beta Channel. It has been revealed that this build will remove the command that ...

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While there are still more complex methods to create a local account, such as modifying the Windows installation image, these require advanced technical knowledge that most users don’t have. Microsoft ...

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Microsoft blocks known OOBE workarounds that create local-only accounts. OOBE now requires an internet connection and a Microsoft account; skipping may result in misconfigured devices, argues the ...

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This change affects what Microsoft calls the Out of Box Experience (OOBE)—the setup wizard that runs when you install Windows or start a new PC. Previously, users could run commands like start ...

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