I've long used an admin account under Win7, but when I upgraded to Win10 I changed to using a regular account with another admin account (as long recommended here and elsewhere). I've also advocated (and set up) for family and friends to use a regular account for daily use with an separate admin account. I've also always used local accounts, not Microsoft. But now I'm setting up a Windows 11 computer for someone more remote from me, meaning I might not be there to provide ongoing support. For *them* (not me) would it be best to stick with a Microsoft account? And with just an admin account? Or is it still relevant today to use the long-recommended local regular/admin combo? Any thoughts would be welcome.
For 11 Home an account is mandatory at first sight, but you can refuse it so many times or enter wrong account data that setup will give up, for 10 Home is possible, for pro its alternative - unplug. for store apps an account is mandatory. an account makes it simpler to sync some data or keep the machine after a fresh re-install activated - since w10 licenses are tied to the machine. BTW before you upgrade be sure to have all needed drivers and that they are w10/11 compatible. since w10 the driver handling has changed. for me i would install w11 beside w7 (multi boot) to check that out.
