Despite Apple's popularity, Windows ... out and finish button. The next time you sign in, it will be using your new password.

But, if you want to get the most out of Windows 11 and all the things Microsoft is adding to it, you’ll probably want to sign up for an online account instead.

To do this, use the following command: If you want to use a Microsoft account, click on “Sign in” in the Windows 11 settings on the start page under “Everything is there with your Microsoft ...

When you set up a new PC in a home or small office, the Windows ... up the account as an Administrator. Sign out and then ...

before being whisked through to the fully functioning Windows 11—without a connected Microsoft account. As TechSpot points out, technically, the BypassNRO.cmd method of skipping the account ...

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If you're using Windows 11 with a Microsoft account and want to go local, head to Settings > Accounts > Your Info and click the Sign in with a local account instead link. Click Next when asked if ...

When you set up a Windows PC for the first time, you're required to create a user account that allows you to act as the administrator for that computer. Depending on your Windows edition and ...

The best way to use Windows ... getting the Microsoft account sign-in page. Instead, you can now use a login for a false or non-existing Microsoft account to prompt Windows 11 setup with a local ...

Microsoft may want to make it difficult, but you can still install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account by setting up a local account, and in this guide, I’ll show you how to complete the process.