Microsoft has been cracking down on the use of local accounts since the launch of Windows 11, but it's now almost impossible to use a local account unless you log in to your Microsoft account for ...

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Microsoft hasn’t announced plans to completely remove local accounts, so it’s still possible to sign in with a Microsoft account, create a local administrator account, and then delete the online ...

How to Create a Local Account in Windows 11 Pro Your email has been sent Yes, you can log into your personal PC without using a Microsoft account. Here’s how to ...