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Creating a Local Account on Win11

Purpose: You may find that Windows 11 does not allow you to install it with a local account. This is a documented case of Microsoft attempting to push Microsoft accounts, and can be bypassed by following the workflow below:

Initial Boot to Windows 11 Installer

  • Begin installing the OS as normal, selecting the region/language
  • Before you accept the EULA, press SHIFT+F10 to open the Administrative Command Prompt
  • Type OOBE\BYPASSNRO > This will reboot the computer back into the installer

Second Boot to Windows 11 Installer

  • When prompted for an internet connection, select I don't have Internet
  • Set up the local administrator account as normal and finish the OS installation process

Disconnect Internet

To ensure a clean installation devoid of additional issues, make sure to disconnect the physical/virtual network from the device before proceeding to install Windows 11 as normal. This time, you will not be prompted to login with a Microsoft account.