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Microsoft Quietly Kills Windows 11’s Easiest Local Account Bypass, Making Forced Sign-In Harder To Avoid

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

Windows 11’s easy local account trick is dead, patched by Microsoft

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

Microsoft closes a worrying Windows 11 account bypass hack — all it took was one click

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

Microsoft kills more Microsoft Account bypasses in Windows 11

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

Microsoft removes even more Microsoft account workarounds from Windows 11 build

Of the many minor to medium-size annoyances that come with a modern Windows 11 installation, the requirement that you sign in with a Microsoft account is one of the most irritating. Sure, all ...
ZDNet

Microsoft may finally remove its frustrating Windows 11 setup requirement

A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local account instead. This is part of an effort to make Windows more reliable and ...
BetaNews

One click on Windows 11's setup screen bypasses Microsoft sign-in

A single click is all it takes for Windows 11 Home users to skip Microsoft's mandatory account sign-in, according to a method shared by X user Bob Pony, who posts as @TheBobPony, on September 12, 2026 ...