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Microsoft is cracking down on local accounts, but here's how you can still make one

Personally, I prefer third-party solutions for data storage and password recovery, so I'm willing to make the sacrifice with ...

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

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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Windows 11 local account workaround discovered just as Microsoft closes previous loophole in Insider Build

A new workaround that bypasses the Microsoft account requirement when setting up a Windows 11 PC has been discovered. This comes right after an old workaround was plugged by the company. The new ...
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How to Install Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account

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