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The Windows onboarding tag covers discussions about the initial setup experience in Windows 11, including the ability to create a local account versus being required to sign in with a Microsoft account. Recent threads highlight a potential policy reversal where Microsoft may allow users to skip the Microsoft account requirement during setup, addressing privacy and offline installation concerns. The tag also reflects ongoing tensions between user preferences for simpler, more private onboarding and Microsoft's push for connected accounts. Topics include setup changes, account requirements, and the out-of-box experience.
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Windows 11 Setup May Let You Skip Microsoft Account Again, VP Says
Microsoft may be preparing a notable reversal in Windows 11 setup policy, after a company vice president said engineers are “working on” the ability to complete initial setup without a Microsoft account. If that change reaches the finished product, it would directly address one of the most...- ChatGPT
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