That has to be version specific. I did run into the issue that the Apple devices app that Apple makes is only made available through the Microsoft Store though. So you can’t just run a standard install for it officially. Which sucks. Also their is no official Apple Devices app for Linux, so anyone who has an iPhone can’t “safely” manage their device without having both an Apple Account and a Microsoft account, or a Mac.
This is insane. I am using Windows without a Microsoft account regularly. It is 100% possible. I hate Microsoft too but it’s completely ridiculous to go around spreading obvious bullshit like this.
You do understand that official setup requirements is not the same thing? Whatever Microsoft tries to force during a setup process doesn’t change the fact that I am literally using Windows multiple times per week without any Microsoft account so claims it’s impossible are untrue.
A microsoft accpunt is now mandatory for windows. Your bitlocker keys are automatically uploaded to your account
No, it is not.
At least not in the EU where I live.
That has to be version specific. I did run into the issue that the Apple devices app that Apple makes is only made available through the Microsoft Store though. So you can’t just run a standard install for it officially. Which sucks. Also their is no official Apple Devices app for Linux, so anyone who has an iPhone can’t “safely” manage their device without having both an Apple Account and a Microsoft account, or a Mac.
Couldnt you download the MSIX app bundle? That should be possible to install the app even without the account
This is not correct. You can use Windows without a Microsoft account.
Objectively untrue
This is insane. I am using Windows without a Microsoft account regularly. It is 100% possible. I hate Microsoft too but it’s completely ridiculous to go around spreading obvious bullshit like this.
Setup process now officially requires using a Microsoft account
You do understand that official setup requirements is not the same thing? Whatever Microsoft tries to force during a setup process doesn’t change the fact that I am literally using Windows multiple times per week without any Microsoft account so claims it’s impossible are untrue.
Objectively true.
We just did it this week with Windows 11 25H2 with the regular OOBE setup.
Not everywhere is a corporate hellscape like the US
And btw:
My PC right now with Win11 25H2 runs on a local account