Microsoft is closing more loopholes that previously allowed Windows 11 users to set up their PCs without an online account. The company is making it increasingly difficult to create a local account during installation, reinforcing its long-term goal of integrating Microsoft accounts into every new Windows setup experience.

In a new Windows 11 test build released on October 7, Microsoft officially confirmed it is removing all known workarounds used to skip the internet connection and Microsoft account requirements during the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE). This move signifies another step in tightening user control and ensuring systems are fully configured as per Microsoft’s intended design.

Amanda Langowski, the lead for the Windows Insider Program, explained the reasoning behind this deci

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