Jul 24, 2024 · Windows 11 normally requires a Microsoft account when you set it up, but you can bypass Microsoft account creation and use a local account instead. Here's how to set up Windows 11 …

Sep 30, 2025 · Here's how to make a Windows 11 install disk that will let you disconnect from the Internet during setup so you can create a local account instead of using a Microsoft one.

Mar 31, 2025 · UPDATED 10/7/2025: You still have more than one way to skip the Microsoft Account to set up Windows 11 with a local account during the Out-of-box Experience (OOBE), and in this guide, …

Nov 18, 2025 · Learn simple steps to set up Windows 11 with a local account, bypassing Microsoft sign-in during installation, preserving privacy and offline access.

Jan 27, 2026 · Windows 11 aggressively forces Microsoft account sign-in during setup. This guide shows how to install and use Windows 11 with a local account only, using reliable command-line …

Jan 9, 2026 · This article shows you what you need and how to install Windows 11 without Microsoft account effectively in 4 methods, along with step by step instructions.

Mar 20, 2025 · By default, Windows 11 asks you to log in or make a Microsoft account during setup. However, you can bypass this using either the Command Prompt or Rufus, a third-party tool. The …

Sep 24, 2025 · In this how-to guide, I'll explain the different ways to set up a new installation of Windows 11 without a Microsoft account, whether you're reinstalling the operating system or...

Jan 26, 2026 · In this guide I’ll walk you through the modern, reliable ways to complete Windows 11 setup without a Microsoft account, explain why each method works, and help you choose the right …

Mar 31, 2025 · As Microsoft makes it more difficult—if not impossible—to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account, a new workaround has surfaced.