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Avram Piltch

UNCOVERED: How to install and log in to windows 11 without a microsoft account - Caught on Camera

Don't Add Microsoft Account.

TL;DR How to Install and Log In to Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account

  • Microsoft wants users to sign in with a Microsoft account, for tracking and to synchronize user settings across multiple devices.
  • You can bypass using a Microsoft account during the Windows 11 install process by opening a Command Prompt (Shift+F10) and typing ms-cxh:localonly
  • Using Rufus you can create a Windows 11 install USB drive that will automatically bypass this and other requirements.
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