Microsoft may be considering changes to one of the most criticized aspects of Windows 11, as internal discussions continue around relaxing the requirement to sign in with a Microsoft account during setup.
Scott Hanselman, Microsoft vice president and a well-known developer, responded to user concerns on X about the account requirement, saying, “Ya, I hate that. Working on it….”
His comment suggests that at least some leaders inside Microsoft are actively exploring ways to reduce or remove the restriction.
According to a report by Windows Central, multiple people within Microsoft are pushing to relax the requirement.
The report added that removing the restriction would not be technically difficult, but the final decision depends on internal agreement within the company.
Hanselman also responded to criticism about Windows promoting services such as Edge, Bing, and ads within the operating system.
He said the goal is to create a “calmer and more chill OS with fewer upsells,” indicating a possible shift in approach to user experience.
While Microsoft has already addressed several user complaints about Windows 11, the company has not officially confirmed any plans to change the account requirement.
The comments from Hanselman indicate that user feedback continues to influence discussions around future updates to the operating system.