Microsoft closes a worrying Windows 11 account bypass hack — all it took was one click

You could previously bypass creating or signing in with a Microsoft account when setting up Windows 11.

Windows 11’s easy local account trick is dead, patched by Microsoft

Well, it was bound to happen. Last month, someone discovered a simple trick for skipping the mandatory Microsoft account when ...
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Microsoft Quietly Kills Windows 11’s Easiest Local Account Bypass, Making Forced Sign-In Harder To Avoid

Microsoft has eliminated a workaround allowing Windows 11 users to bypass the mandatory Microsoft account requirement during ...

Windows 11's easiest account bypass gets the Microsoft boot

Learn More' shortcut to local setup reportedly patched server-side, leaving users with more involved workarounds ...
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I tried living without a Microsoft account on Windows, and you really don't need it

João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...
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Microsoft Authenticator will stop supporting Microsoft account backups on Android in 2027

Microsoft Authenticator will stop supporting Microsoft account backups on Android in 2027, leaving Google One as the backup ...