Windows 11's easy local account trick is dead, patched by Microsoft

The Dell Laptop Buying Guide UK: Which Dell Laptop Should You Buy? When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Windows 11's easy local account trick is dead, patched by Microsoft Microsoft hasn't said a word about it. Well, it was bound to happen. Last month, someone discovered a simple trick for skipping the mandatory Microsoft account when setting up a new Windows 11 PC or reinstalling the operating system.