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The Party's Over: Windows 11 Installation Will Require the Internet

Well, it was fun while it lasted. After a few years of letting it slide, Microsoft is removing the workarounds that let you install Windows 11 without an internet connection or a Microsoft account.
Redmond Magazine

Microsoft Ends Local Account Workarounds in Latest Windows 11 Build

Microsoft's latest Insider Preview, Build 26220.6772, introduces a significant policy change: removal of known workarounds to skip Microsoft Account setup during Windows 11 installation (OOBE).
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This Trick Still Lets You Use Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account

Windows 11 forces you to sign in with a Microsoft account during setup. However, two simple Command Prompt commands can bypass this requirement and create a local account instead. While breaking free ...
PC Gamer

Microsoft is planning to make it harder than ever to install Windows without an internet connection and a Microsoft account

The number of work arounds is ever shrinking... When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Add us as a preferred source on Google The latest ...
CNET

The Party's Over: Windows 11 Installation Will Require the Internet

Alex Valdes from Bellevue, Washington has been pumping content into the Internet river for quite a while, including stints at MSNBC.com, MSN, Bing, MoneyTalksNews, Tipico and more. He admits to being ...