By default, a Microsoft account is required for the installation of Windows 11 Home and versions of Pro from Build 22H2 onwards. While Microsoft accounts are free, there are various scenarios where Users may prefer to install Windows 11 without one. You may have concerns about privacy, the desire to use a local account for a child’s PC, or the intension to sell, give away, or donate a PC, without granting access to personal data.

It’s worth noting that Microsoft has implemented measures to encourage the use of Microsoft accounts, making it a bit more challenging to setup a local account out of the box. Despite these changes, there is still a relatively straightforward method to install Windows 11 without relying on a Microsoft account .Keep in mind that the instructions below may be subject to updates as Microsoft refines its processes.

1. Follow the Windows 11 install process until you get to the “choose a country” screen. 

Now’s the time to cut off the Internet. However, before you do, you need to issue a command that prevents Windows 11 from forcing you to have an Internet connection.                                                                                                                2. Hit Shift + F10. A command prompt appears and you will type OOBE\BYPASSNRO so it looks like this:

3-Hit enter

4-Hit shift+F10 again and type:  ipconfig /release      (with a space between ipconfig and / )  so it looks like this, then hit enter.

5- Close the command prompt

6- Continue with installation, choosing Keyboard layout

7- Then, Click the choice ” I do not have internet”

*******This procedure will allow you to continue the install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account

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