Do Son A simple new Windows 11 local account bypass lets you skip the Microsoft account in OOBE by clicking one Learn More link. Here is how it works.
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Microsoft plans a 2026 Windows 11 overhaul, moving the Start menu to a native framework. But will the coercive Microsoft account mandate finally be broken?
Microsoft Finally Fixes Windows 11 Bug Causing PCs to Auto-Restart Instead of ‘Update and Shut Down’
Microsoft Finally Fixes Windows 11 Bug Causing PCs to Auto-Restart Instead of ‘Update and Shut Down’
Microsoft is patching a Windows 11 bug that caused PCs to automatically restart after selecting "Update and shut down" instead of powering off. The fix is rolling out now to Insiders.
Microsoft blocked all known commands to skip login during Windows 11 OOBE. Users must now sign in with a Microsoft Account to complete setup.
Windows 11 Insiders are testing a new local network migration feature for user files and settings, simplifying PC setup. However, installed applications still require manual reinstallation.
Windows 11 is testing new OOBE features to restore data from the cloud to new PCs, but manual backup/migration for Win32 applications and their data remains a limitation.