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from the article > Local “offline” accounts require Windows 11 Pro. and still no tabbed Windows Explorer. zero interest in this I see no benefit.

zepearl 5y ago
Expanding: > The most significant change is the elimination of local or “offline” accounts within Windows 10 Home—a fact that we were told in July and appears still to be the case. At present, Windows 11 Home PCs must be set up and administered with a Microsoft account, though local accounts can also be added later for additional users. > To enable local accounts as part of the initial setup, you’ll need to install Windows 11 Pro, either via an in-place upgrade from Windows 10 or a clean installation. During the setup process, you’ll be prompted for your Microsoft account information. Simply click the “sign-in options” link instead. The next page will offer you the option to sign in with an offline account. Did I understand correctly: does this mean that I need to have a working Internet connection to install Win11 (non-"Pro"), hoping that my NIC works during the installation process?
- kreeben 5y ago
  MS in 1995: wtf is "internet"? MS in 2021: wtf is "local"?
- sumthinprofound 5y ago
  > Did I understand correctly: does this mean that I need to have a working Internet connection to install Win11 (non-"Pro"), hoping that my NIC works during the installation process? That is my read on it. The guidance to "click the sign in options...to sign in with an offline account" worked for me in Win10 Home, but apparently not for 11 Home version (without any yet to be revealed work arounds)
moogly 5y ago
For the tabbed file explorer, just use Directory Opus. It's way better in every way and you can customize it until the cows come home. Friends don't let friends use (File) Explorer. No offline accounts on the Home version is vile, however.
- sumthinprofound 5y ago
  I've installed a great tabbed file explorer aptly titled "Files". It's a little rough around the edges but shows a lot of promise. Prior to that QTTabs worked well but didn't play nice with dark mode or the "add/remove programs" window. I'll look into Directory Opus thanks for the suggestion.

zepearl 5y ago

Expanding: > The most significant change is the elimination of local or “offline” accounts within Windows 10 Home—a fact that we were told in July and appears still to be the case. At present, Windows 11 Home PCs must be set up and administered with a Microsoft account, though local accounts can also be added later for additional users. > To enable local accounts as part of the initial setup, you’ll need to install Windows 11 Pro, either via an in-place upgrade from Windows 10 or a clean installation. During the setup process, you’ll be prompted for your Microsoft account information. Simply click the “sign-in options” link instead. The next page will offer you the option to sign in with an offline account. Did I understand correctly: does this mean that I need to have a working Internet connection to install Win11 (non-"Pro"), hoping that my NIC works during the installation process?

kreeben 5y ago
MS in 1995: wtf is "internet"? MS in 2021: wtf is "local"?
sumthinprofound 5y ago
> Did I understand correctly: does this mean that I need to have a working Internet connection to install Win11 (non-"Pro"), hoping that my NIC works during the installation process? That is my read on it. The guidance to "click the sign in options...to sign in with an offline account" worked for me in Win10 Home, but apparently not for 11 Home version (without any yet to be revealed work arounds)

moogly 5y ago

For the tabbed file explorer, just use Directory Opus. It's way better in every way and you can customize it until the cows come home. Friends don't let friends use (File) Explorer. No offline accounts on the Home version is vile, however.

sumthinprofound 5y ago
I've installed a great tabbed file explorer aptly titled "Files". It's a little rough around the edges but shows a lot of promise. Prior to that QTTabs worked well but didn't play nice with dark mode or the "add/remove programs" window. I'll look into Directory Opus thanks for the suggestion.