Windows latest reported: Microsoft seems to want to cut the option of using a local account to configure windows 11 devices, even if you want to install the so-called "professional version"** Previously, the company has eliminated the option of using local accounts for windows 11 "Home Edition" users, and forced everyone to use Microsoft accounts to set up their devices.
With the implementation of the new policy, this restriction will no longer be limited to "home version" operating system users. From windows Starting from 22h2, users of "professional" operating system must also link their Microsoft account during system installation and setting.
As for windows 11 "Enterprise Edition" customers, the Redmond software giant obviously does not dare to offend for the time being, which means that these users can still be configured in the way they need.
When the user's Microsoft account is connected, the system will automatically configure onedrive network disk for the device and start synchronizing data between your devices.
It includes automatic settings and preferences across different devices to help you easily manage multiple PCs.
Even so, not everyone wants to associate Microsoft accounts with windows 11 and allow Microsoft to access their information.
It is reported that in the compiled version of build 22616, the professional operating system has been forced to set up a Microsoft account during the installation process, and requires active internet access.
However, this situation will only occur when the device is configured for personal use. If you select the work or school account option, you will be prompted to use the organization's domain configuration instead.
To bypass this mandatory requirement, there are still mitigation options - even if it will lead to an error, you can still click "next" and create a local account (boring, but helpless is also the easiest way).
As for windows 10 users, local accounts can still be set up as long as the machine is not connected to the Internet during installation. In contrast, if you want to bypass the mandatory networking requirements of windows 11, the actual operation process is still too complex (you need to edit the operating system file).