It's no secret that Microsoft would prefer you not to use local accounts on Windows. While you'd usually log into Windows with a Microsoft account, people have found ways to use a local account ...

If you can’t switch your Local account to Microsoft account and you see Error Code 0x80010002, Your account wasn’t changed to Microsoft Account message in Windows ...

Microsoft has fired its latest salvo in the battle against Windows 11 customers who would rather sign in with a local account than a Microsoft account. Announcing a new Windows 11 Insider build, the ...

Installing Tiny11 is a great idea to enjoy a faster and lighter version of Windows. However, users frequently complain about getting stuck at the ‘Let’s Add Your Microsoft Account’ screen at startup.

Upgrading to Windows 11 is still possible even after Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. Although many devices continue to run the retired operating system, switching to Windows ...

Microsoft is removing known workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup (OOBE), effectively making a Microsoft Account (MSA) mandatory for most users. The company cites proper ...