Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman has revealed he is working to end Windows 11's mandatory Microsoft account requirement, amid a growing internal campaign.

Responding to questions about Microsoft's refusal to address user complaints over the Windows 11 online account requirement, ...

Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman indicated on March 20 that software engineers inside the company are actively working to remove ...

A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local account instead. This is part of an effort to make Windows more reliable and ...

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A Windows 11 security update triggered Microsoft app sign-in failures, prompting an emergency patch and a manual workaround ...

Don't want to have to resort to some ridiculously obscure workaround to try and use a local account with Windows 11? You may not have to in the future.

Microsoft released an emergency patch over the weekend to address an issue preventing Windows 11 users from signing into apps ...

A Microsoft VP says he's "working on" removing the mandatory Microsoft account requirement in Windows 11, a truly controversial "feature." ...

Over the last few years, Windows 11 setup has been steadily pushing users towards cloud-linked Microsoft accounts, especially ...

Windows Microsoft is apparently now going to focus on 'improving system performance, reliability, and the overall experience ...

Microsoft may remove the mandatory Microsoft account sign-in during Windows 11 setup, a long-criticized requirement for new PCs.