Windows 11 Aggressively Pushes Microsoft Accounts, But Bypasses Still Allow Local Sign-In
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Windows 11 pushes Microsoft account sign-in more aggressively than past versions, but local accounts are still possible with workarounds.
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Signing in with a Microsoft account enables data syncing and encryption but exposes you to more subscription offers.
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You can bypass mandatory sign-in using the OOBE\BYPASSNRO command during setup.
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Windows 11 Pro has an alternate sign-in flow allowing local accounts by pretending to connect to a domain.
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While more stripped down versions of Windows exist, removing components can cause compatibility/security issues.