Microsoft has a fix for the March sign-in bug, but the incident highlights why the upcoming option to postpone updates ...

Microsoft could relax the Windows 11 Microsoft account requirement after backlash, but nothing is confirmed yet.

Windows 11 nudges you to use a Microsoft account, and it's been getting worse since the last few Windows updates, but that ...

Microsoft may remove the mandatory Microsoft account sign-in during Windows 11 setup, a long-criticized requirement for new PCs.

Microsoft is reportedly planning significant changes to Windows 11, potentially allowing users to set up new PCs without ...

A Microsoft VP says he's "working on" removing the mandatory Microsoft account requirement in Windows 11, a truly ...

Microsoft may be preparing to revisit one of the most controversial aspects of Windows 11: the requirement to sign in with a Microsoft account during installation.

The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something ...

Over the last few years, Windows 11 setup has been steadily pushing users towards cloud-linked Microsoft accounts, especially ...

This solves a common issue for people whose folder names are cut off because of their Microsoft account email or profile name ...

This is important because: Microsoft is closing the side doors to offline setup. As familiar workarounds disappear, most people are guided toward a Microsoft account on day one, which narrows choice ...

Windows 11 updates KB5079458 and KB5079464 add a new setup option that lets users choose a custom user folder name.