- Windows 11 is closing a loophole that let you skip making a Microsoft account The Verge
- New Windows 11 build makes mandatory Microsoft Account sign-in even more mandatory Ars Technica
- Microsoft cracks down on Windows 11 users who don't log in with Microsoft accounts XDA Developers
- Windows 11 Blocks a Loophole That Allowed You to Avoid Making a Microsoft Account PCMag
- Microsoft will force Windows 11 installs to use a Microsoft Account — confirms removal of popular setup bypass MSN