Windows 11 will finally let you name your user directory during setup

The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have had forever.
Windows Report

Windows 11 May Soon Let Users Choose Their User Folder Name During Setup

Windows 11 updates KB5079458 and KB5079464 add a new setup option that lets users choose a custom user folder name.
Windows Latest

Windows 11 uses five letters of your email for the user folder, but Microsoft is fixing it

Windows 11 now lets users choose their default user folder name during setup. The new OOBE option fixes the 5-letter folder issue.
ExtremeTech

Finally, Windows 11 Will Let You Choose Your Profile Folder Name During Setup

This solves a common issue for people whose folder names are cut off because of their Microsoft account email or profile name.
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Windows 11 Local Account Crackdown: Microsoft Account May Soon Be Mandatory

Microsoft is removing known workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup (OOBE), effectively making a Microsoft Account (MSA) mandatory for most users. The company cites proper ...
Digital Trends

How to install Windows 11 with an offline account

Microsoft has been keen for all its users to use online, connected Microsoft Accounts for Windows logins for years and many versions of the operating system, but it's really kicked it into high gear ...
Windows Report

Windows 11 KB5079464 Dev Update Improves Microsoft 365 Account Settings

Windows 11 KB5079464 Dev update adds new Microsoft 365 account management options in Settings, custom user folder naming during setup, and stricter driver security policies.