Windows 11 Pro will soon not let users complete the installation process if they don't create a Microsoft account.
According to TechRadar, this change will be implemented for setting up any new PC within the foreseeable future.
Microsoft is reportedly in the middle of testing new features, changes in the UI, and reworked apps to be included in the latest insider preview. This preview is exclusive for Dev channel users.
When this change is released, it will make Windows 11 the only major consumer OS which will require users to sign in with a Microsoft account just to enable basic functions, according to ArsTechnica. It is a far cry from previous Windows versions wherein you're only required to sign in if you want to use the online store cloud storage, or device syncing capabilities.
This will also be the second major version of Windows 11 to require the creation of a Microsoft account, writes TechAdvisor.
It used to be that only Windows 11 Home asked users to create an account. Back then, the Pro version allowed people to complete a full installation without asking for an account login. Some people are commenting that this is a hassle, which is why numerous workarounds exist that enable people to install the OS using only a local account.
Generally, however, creating a Microsoft account won't be a problem for a typical user. All you need is a stable enough internet connection to do so, which means that the change will only affect those who need to set up the OS in a place where there's no internet connectivity.
For now, you can check out more details about the Insider Preview build 22557 on the official Windows blog. It's not just the Microsoft account creation it's bringing, but a few other changes like pinning apps to a specific area in the Start menu, improved Quick Access for File Explorer, as well as new touch gestures.
Is It Worth Upgrading To Windows 11 Now?
Microsoft released their next-generation OS back in October of last year. Since then, it hasn't reached every eligible user yet even if there's a free upgrade in place for Windows 10 users.
During its initial release window, a lot of people were saying that it's not at all worth upgrading to if you're running 10. But as of 2022, the OS has seen multiple big changes which may or may not cater to some folks.
Tom's Guide posted a 2022 review of Windows 11 and they gave it a score of 4.5 out of 6 stars. They praised the new OS for its clean, new look, improved tools for managing screen space and streamlining work, and the reworked menus which are simpler and easier to understand.
The only problem they have with it, however, is just how demanding it is on system requirements-something that operating systems really shouldn't be. It is these system requirements that made the headlines last year, and also made it incompatible with a massive 55% of all workstations. If Microsoft was hoping to bring their new OS to a lot more people, they're clearly failing so far.
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Written by RJ Pierce
