How to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account

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How to set up Windows 11 without a

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The best way to use Windows 11 is with a

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account. You can sync different settings, use the

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Store to download apps, and restore Windows by using backups from OneDrive. All of this is part of the reason why prompts to use a

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account with Windows 11 will show up during initial setup of the operating system.

But we understand that it is not for everyone, especially if you’re worried about your

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account being used to track you and want to set up Windows the traditional way with a local account, we have some good news. Even though

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doesn’t make it easy to set up Windows 11 without a

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account, there is a workaround for it.

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As of the time of writing, it appears as though has since patched the Command Prompt trick where you’d disable internet at setup to avoid getting the

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account sign-in page. Instead, you can now use a login for a false or non-existing

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account to prompt Windows 11 setup with a local account instead.

Step 1: Set up Windows 11 like you normally would. When you get to the Unlock your

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Experience screen choose Sign in.

Step 2: Enter in a false email. You can type gibberish like admin. Or, use sample emails like *****@*****.tld , and *****@*****.tld. After that, choose Next.

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Step 3: Enter in a false password. Try something like test.

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Step 4: You’ll see a prompt for Oops, something went wrong. Click Next to proceed.

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Step 5: You’ll be prompted to set up Windows using a local account, as seen below.

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Step 6: Enter a name and a password, and you’ll be taken to the final parts of the OOBE.

That’s all there is to setting up Windows 11 without a

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account. There’s a chance

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could patch this method too in the future, and if that happens, you’ll probably be forced into setting up Windows with a

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account anyway. But don’t worry, you can remove it after you set up your PC and convert your

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account to a local one. Simply head into the Settings app, tap on your Profile icon or name. Then choose Your Info. You can then choose the Sign in with a local account instead option and follow the steps on the screen.

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