Windows 11 Pro's initial setup phase will require a Microsoft Account and an internet connection, like for Windows 11 Home
It's one of the new build's smaller changes—but also one of the most annoying. — Now that Windows 11's first major post-release update has been issued …
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@theprofosist
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Hey @Microsoft @Windows you best consider reverting this decision lest the entire IT world gets mad at you! Pro users should be to have a local only login! https://arstechnica.com/...
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@liliputingnews
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Buried in this week's Windows 11 Dev Channel release for Insiders is a note that Windows 11 Pro now requires an internet connection during initial setup and even if you're setting a PC up for personal use, you'll need a Microsoft Account. https://arstechnica.com/...
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@jondoyledesign
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“While most devices do require a sign-in to fully enable app stores, cloud storage, and cross-device sharing and syncing, Windows 11 will soon stand alone as the only major consumer OS that requires account sign-in to enable even basic functionality.” https://twitter.com/...
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@mosenatlarge
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Windows 11 may have started off as a largely cosmetic update, but a lot of really good stuff is rolling out now. If you dismissed it before, it's worth a fresh look. Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22557 | Windows Insider Blog https://blogs.windows.com/...