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FinneasHayes
Iron Contributor
Jun 02, 2026

Please bring back the local account option in Windows 10 OOBE

I cannot accept Microsoft’s decision to remove the option to create local accounts in OOBE, even though the local account feature itself still exists in the system. This effectively deprives users of their choice and forces us into the Microsoft ecosystem. Even if this won’t solve all the problems, I believe we should still voice this concern through the Feedback Hub. Although Microsoft has hinted that it might be restored, this requires more user feedback to drive the change. It’s not just local accounts—I also hope to see other removed legacy features brought back.

 

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  • KapilArya's avatar
    KapilArya
    MVP
    Jun 03, 2026

    It is highly recommended to drop this as a feedback in Feedback hub app - a straightforward way to take your feedback to right Windows engineering team and where it can be addressed. 

  • Atllas's avatar
    Atllas
    Tin Contributor
    Jun 03, 2026

    The good news is that you're not alone in this fight. Microsoft has shown they respond to user feedback when enough people speak up. The even better news? There are still completely free, working methods to create a local account, even with Microsoft patching the old tricks.