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Windows Central
Windows Central
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Zac Bowden

People inside Microsoft are fighting to drop Windows 11's mandatory Microsoft Account requirements during setup

Windows 11 UI with option to specify user directory.

Yesterday, Microsoft unveiled a sweeping set of changes coming soon to Windows 11 that are designed to address common complaints and issues that people have with the platform. Everything from slow performance to unreliable updates, AI bloat, and excessive ads and enshittification are being tackled.

It's all great news, but there's one big issue that Microsoft notably isn't addressing with these sweeping changes, and that's Windows 11's forced Microsoft account requirements. Even with all these improvements in tow, Windows 11 will still force you to setup an internet connection and sign-in with a Microsoft account during the out of box experience.

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