A newly discovered trick allows Windows 11 users to bypass Microsoft’s online account requirement during setup, raising questions around user control and privacy. The workaround, shared by X user ...

A previously unknown trick lets you easily bypass using a Microsoft Account in Windows 11, just as Microsoft tries to make it harder to use local accounts. Since the release of Windows 11, Microsoft ...

You cannot rename a User Profile folder in Windows 11/10 if one or more of the following conditions are true: You are not signed in as an administrator. You are signed in to the same user account, ...

A popular method to bypass a Microsoft Account during setup is to use a script named 'C:\windows\system32\oobe\BypassNRO.cmd.' When run during Windows 11 setup, it creates a Registry value that ...

Despite Apple's popularity, Windows remains the most popular operating system for desktop PCs, with a market share of over 70%, according to most estimates. There is also an abundance of lightweight ...

There are plenty of people, for plenty of reasons, who really don’t want to sign into their copy of Windows 11 using a Microsoft account, no matter how seamless an experience this brings to the ...

The company recently removed the last remaining workaround using the command BYPASSNRO, which previously allowed users to bypass the requirement by tricking the system into thinking there was no ...

PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. If you want to avoid creating a Microsoft account ...

When you set up a new PC in a home or small office, the Windows Setup program encourages you to use a Microsoft account. For most people, that's the right choice, although you still have the option to ...

If you are a Windows 11 PC user, there are some essential skills you need to master to keep your system and data secure and ensure you get the most from the operating system. From reinstalling apps to ...

Account Lockout Status is a free application that helps you find out the exact reason why a user was locked out at any given time. No matter whether it happened because of entering the wrong password ...

In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, Microsoft has introduced various new features in Windows 11 designed to protect users from modern workplace threats. Among such features, Smart App ...