Well, it was bound to happen. Last month, someone discovered a simple trick for skipping the mandatory Microsoft account when ...

Microsoft has eliminated a workaround allowing Windows 11 users to bypass the mandatory Microsoft account requirement during ...

The Learn more link that skipped Microsoft account sign-in in Windows 11 setup is gone. I tested a fresh 26H2 ISO, and it now ...

You could previously bypass creating or signing in with a Microsoft account when setting up Windows 11.

Microsoft has closed a loophole that previously allowed users to bypass mandatory Microsoft account sign-ins during Windows ...

Microsoft fixed a bug in the Windows 11 installation process that let users bypass the mandatory requirement to sign in to an ...

Windows 11 October 2026 update for 24H2, 25H2 and 26H2 brings File Explorer PDF previews, Copilot key remapping, Bluetooth ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. If you've been hoping for an easy way to make a local account with a Windows 11 installation, apparently your wish has come true - via an improbable ...

Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman hinted at removing the mandatory Microsoft account setup for Windows 11, addressing a long-standing user frustration.

Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman hinted at removing the mandatory Microsoft account setup for Windows 11, addressing a ...

Microsoft revealed that an issue is occurring where general users (non-administrator users) fail to connect via Remote ...

New desktop app simplifies stripping out bundled software, with heavier cuts carrying security and support risks ...