To create a local user account, head into Settings > Accounts > Other Users, click "Add Account," choose "I Dont Have This Persons Sign-In Information," select "Add a User Without a Microsoft Account, ...

Microsoft made a number of unpopular choices with Windows 11, including the requirement that users have to log into the OS with a Microsoft account. There are a few ...

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Using a Microsoft account with Windows 11 is the best way to access all of its features, including Microsoft Copilot, OneDrive, and more. But some people just don’t want to use a Microsoft account and ...

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If you're already using Windows 11, that means you likely set it up using a Microsoft account, unless you already checked out our guide on how to use a local account when setting up Windows 11. If you ...