Morning Overview on MSN

Microsoft says it is working to ease Windows 11 setup account rules

Microsoft is simultaneously tightening and loosening the rules around setting up a new Windows 11 PC, creating a ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Microsoft VP hints Windows 11 may drop mandatory Microsoft account setup

Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman indicated on March 20 that software engineers inside the company are actively working to remove ...
ZDNet

Microsoft to require Microsoft Account and network connection to set up Windows 11 Home

For the past few years, Microsoft has been making it intentionally harder for consumers to set up new Windows PCs without signing in with a Microsoft Account. It's still possible, with a few tricks, ...
The Nation Newspaper

The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Your Windows PC Network with aka.ms/networksetup

In the digital age, a stable and secure network connection is the backbone of productivity, entertainment, and communication. Whether you’re setting up a new Windows PC or troubleshooting connectivity ...
Computerworld

No, Microsoft, don’t require an account to set up Windows 11

A recent preview build of Windows 11 makes an unwelcome change: it mandates a Microsoft account when installing even Windows 11 Professional. But not everyone wants or needs an account. Dear Microsoft ...
ZDNet

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

Microsoft is blocking another way to choose a local account in Windows 11. You'd force a local account by disconnecting from the network. The block is currently in place in the latest Windows 11 ...