Setting up a Windows 11 machine without a Microsoft account is still possible, though it’s not obvious.

Windows 11 with only a local account
Set up a Windows 11 machine without a Microsoft account by using a command-prompt trick during setup. Then disconnect from the internet, choose “limited setup,” and create a local account. This bypasses the Microsoft account requirement.

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Chapters
0:00 Set Up Windows 11 With a Local Account
1:00 After booting from installation media
1:20 Shift F10 – oobe//bypassnro
2:00 Disconnect from internet – ipconfig /release
3:00 Limited setup
4:10 Limited menu
4:20 Sign in with your local account

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