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I think Microsoft gets a bit more hate than they deserve here, but the whole Microsoft account thing is actually absurd, to the point it's almost offensive. Pl

I think Microsoft gets a bit more hate than they deserve here, but the whole Microsoft account thing is actually absurd, to the point it's almost offensive. Please Microsoft, just let me use a local account on my PC. Either leave this workaround in place, or better yet, just let people make a local account without a workaround. It's pretty clear the demand is there, considering how many posts there are asking/telling about the workarounds. I can't help but think of the common n-gate phrase: "Microsoft continues the war against it's own users".

alyandon 2y ago
It is absurd but I also got tired of fighting it. I use a Microsoft account associated with an outlook.com address I never use for anything important to collect the local PC entitlements. After that, I create a local account and never touch the online one again.
- ToucanLoucan 2y ago
  FYI you can make your own installation media with a USB drive and the Rufus utility that can do several things for you: - Skip the microsoft account step entirely - Skip stupid "compatibility checks" (I have a garbage tower PC from 2012 that runs 11 just fine on my workbench) - Automatically create a local account with full privileges - Skip the long and drawn out setup procedure And none of this is using any injected or cracked software as far as I know. It's just using group policy stuff in the installer that's normally used in corporate environments.
- 5555624 2y ago
  I did the same thing. I don't need to check my email from my phone; so, I did the same with Google for my phone.
- kyriakos 2y ago
  Why not just continue use the Microsoft account?
  - alyandon 2y ago
    What benefit is there to me to do so? Why would I want to be locked out of my own PC if I have an extended internet outage and the cached credential expires? What if Microsoft bans my Microsoft account? Note that I also refuse to set up a login "pin" which reduces security to bypass my proper password. Also, and picking at nits at this point, I hate how it takes the username@outlook.com account name and creates a profile directory with a truncated version of that. It's just always rubbed me the wrong way as well. I guess I should say - I'm just picky about things on my PC so I tend not to automatically embrace every change Microsoft makes unless there is a clear benefit to me to do so.
init2null 2y ago
The intent of the consumer is clear, and Microsoft not only doesn't care but is actively removing our alternatives. If nothing else, this should be an option in "Pro," especially given that Enterprise is unobtainable for individuals. Until they remedy this, Microsoft deserves some disdain. Even Apple gives us the choice with macOS.

alyandon 2y ago

It is absurd but I also got tired of fighting it. I use a Microsoft account associated with an outlook.com address I never use for anything important to collect the local PC entitlements. After that, I create a local account and never touch the online one again.

ToucanLoucan 2y ago
FYI you can make your own installation media with a USB drive and the Rufus utility that can do several things for you: - Skip the microsoft account step entirely - Skip stupid "compatibility checks" (I have a garbage tower PC from 2012 that runs 11 just fine on my workbench) - Automatically create a local account with full privileges - Skip the long and drawn out setup procedure And none of this is using any injected or cracked software as far as I know. It's just using group policy stuff in the installer that's normally used in corporate environments.
5555624 2y ago
I did the same thing. I don't need to check my email from my phone; so, I did the same with Google for my phone.
kyriakos 2y ago
Why not just continue use the Microsoft account?
- alyandon 2y ago
  What benefit is there to me to do so? Why would I want to be locked out of my own PC if I have an extended internet outage and the cached credential expires? What if Microsoft bans my Microsoft account? Note that I also refuse to set up a login "pin" which reduces security to bypass my proper password. Also, and picking at nits at this point, I hate how it takes the username@outlook.com account name and creates a profile directory with a truncated version of that. It's just always rubbed me the wrong way as well. I guess I should say - I'm just picky about things on my PC so I tend not to automatically embrace every change Microsoft makes unless there is a clear benefit to me to do so.

init2null 2y ago

The intent of the consumer is clear, and Microsoft not only doesn't care but is actively removing our alternatives. If nothing else, this should be an option in "Pro," especially given that Enterprise is unobtainable for individuals. Until they remedy this, Microsoft deserves some disdain. Even Apple gives us the choice with macOS.