Neowin article
Mandatory Microsoft Account may soon be gone as even Windows 11 makers hate it
https://www.neowin.net/news/mandatory-microsoft-account-may-soon-be-gone-as-even-windows-11-makers-hate-it/
This is a summary.
Scott Hanselman, Microsoft vice president who is working on improving Windows 11 issues, responded to an X (Twitter) user's post asking for the removal of mandatory Microsoft account usage during the initial setup process. This is also a common complaint from users who want to set up Windows 11 offline with a local profile.
Scott replied that he "hates" that method as well and is currently "working on it".
While this response suggests the possibility of removing obstacles to using local profiles in Windows 11, it's important to remember that a final decision rests with management. However, it's positive that engineers are communicating with the community and sharing their opinions on various issues.
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https://x.com/shanselman/status/2035110958314745891
