Windows 11’s setup still nudges you toward a Microsoft account — but a handful of reliably tested workarounds let you get a classic, offline local account instead, and the choice you make affects everything from BitLocker recovery to OneDrive sync and feature availability.
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Getting a new PC or performing a fresh install of Windows 11 is supposed to be a seamless, user-friendly experience—but recent changes to Microsoft’s setup requirements have left many users frustrated and searching for workarounds. Windows 11 now pushes, if not outright requires, a Microsoft...