How to set up Windows 11 with a local account • The Register

August 5, 2025

By default, Microsoft tries to prevent you from setting up Windows 11 using a local account, but below I’ll show you two workarounds that allow you to do it. If you already have Windows set up with a Microsoft account, I’ll show you how to add a local account, which you can use instead.

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