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

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Windows 11 users increasingly resent Microsoft's push to require accounts for core features, from setup to cloud storage integration. The company has gradually expanded mandatory account requirements across the OS, a shift that frustrates power users and those wanting local-only installations. Microsoft has acknowledged the complaints but continues tightening integration, leaving some users exploring workarounds or switching to older Windows versions or alternatives. The tension reflects a broader industry pattern: companies bundling services into operating systems to boost adoption and monetization, even when customers prefer simpler, more modular tools.