Microsoft really wants you to use a Microsoft account on Windows, to the point where it won't tell you how to make a Local one.
  • Microsoft removes guide on converting Microsoft accounts to Local, pushing for Microsoft sign-ins.
  • Instructions once available, now missing - likely due to company’s preference for Microsoft accounts.
  • People may resist switching to Microsoft accounts for privacy reasons, despite company’s stance.
  • Snot FlickermanEnglish
    4•8 days ago

    What chached login? This is talking about a fresh install on a clean (or wiped clean) drive.

    Where would this be cached on a brand new PC never connected to the internet?

    • @[email protected]English
      2•8 days ago

      Ah, I misunderstood. If there’s no Internet during initial install, pretty sure it’ll just default to using local. I’m not 100% certain, though, as I’ve not setup a totally offline install in a long time. I also haven’t used any edition of Windows that wasn’t at least Professional or Enterprise, so I’m guessing there’s differences there as well for account management.

      • Snot FlickermanEnglish
        11•8 days ago

        Yeah that has been entirely removed in the Win 11 initial setup. It does not default to local account.

        You literally have to disconnect internet, open a console window, type in oobe/bypassnro and then reboot. Only then will it default to a local account.