Windows 11 users are tired of MS account requirements creeping into everything

Windows 11 users are frustrated that Microsoft removed the option to create a local account during setup, forcing a Microsoft account instead. While Microsoft ties this requirement to security features like BitLocker encryption and account recovery, many users feel blindsided when they later discover their data is locked behind accounts they barely remember creating. Despite internal discussions and the Windows K2 initiative focused on user feedback, Microsoft has not committed to restoring a straightforward local account option, leaving users asking for choice and transparency rather than workarounds.