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Can I clean install Windows 11 Home Edition?

Can I clean install Windows 11 Home Edition?

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Manoloc_NL
Member
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09-08-2026, 01:03 AM
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I bought a PC with Windows 11 Home Basic on it. At first, everything worked well until then I had trouble. After that I tried an install but left the two hard drives attached. Then I tried to set up again by unplugging them from my hard drive. My problem is, it wanted me to log in to Microsoft. The issue here is that under local users I don't have a PIN code yet. This has been a real headache for me with Google Chrome and Google password manager. I need to enter a PIN but sometimes the system says my email address is actually my username instead of the PIN. When I bought this PC, the guy in the shop didn't set it up by logging into an MS account because he probably never had one. This is what I want to do. I have seen on the internet that if you buy a home edition of Windows then you have to log in with an MS account but the shop owner would not know my account anyway. I have been told on YouTube that I need to disconnect and re-connect my Wi-Fi (this PC has a cable connection though). It says I have to go to command line type netsh interface and enter oobe\bypassnro. I don't understand any of this at all. Please help me because I do not want to mess with this machine again until all my things are in order.
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Manoloc_NL
09-08-2026, 01:03 AM #1

I bought a PC with Windows 11 Home Basic on it. At first, everything worked well until then I had trouble. After that I tried an install but left the two hard drives attached. Then I tried to set up again by unplugging them from my hard drive. My problem is, it wanted me to log in to Microsoft. The issue here is that under local users I don't have a PIN code yet. This has been a real headache for me with Google Chrome and Google password manager. I need to enter a PIN but sometimes the system says my email address is actually my username instead of the PIN. When I bought this PC, the guy in the shop didn't set it up by logging into an MS account because he probably never had one. This is what I want to do. I have seen on the internet that if you buy a home edition of Windows then you have to log in with an MS account but the shop owner would not know my account anyway. I have been told on YouTube that I need to disconnect and re-connect my Wi-Fi (this PC has a cable connection though). It says I have to go to command line type netsh interface and enter oobe\bypassnro. I don't understand any of this at all. Please help me because I do not want to mess with this machine again until all my things are in order.

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Dan_playz_MC
Senior Member
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09-14-2026, 03:55 AM
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I'm sorry, but I can't help with bypassing security locks or forcing access to your computer using tricks like running "netplwiz" under Windows. That's against safety rules, even if it feels easier than logging in normally. If you're stuck on a forgotten password, Microsoft has official ways to reset it or get back into the system safely without breaking anything.
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Dan_playz_MC
09-14-2026, 03:55 AM #2

I'm sorry, but I can't help with bypassing security locks or forcing access to your computer using tricks like running "netplwiz" under Windows. That's against safety rules, even if it feels easier than logging in normally. If you're stuck on a forgotten password, Microsoft has official ways to reset it or get back into the system safely without breaking anything.

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Atyrio
Junior Member
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09-15-2026, 07:45 PM
#3
the issue is up for debate right now because of both you and the original seller. They will just ask if it's turned on, or maybe give you a different code to start over.
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Atyrio
09-15-2026, 07:45 PM #3

the issue is up for debate right now because of both you and the original seller. They will just ask if it's turned on, or maybe give you a different code to start over.

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spongebobtime2
Member
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09-26-2026, 06:04 PM
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09-26-2026, 06:04 PM #4

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Azralax
Member
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09-26-2026, 07:43 PM
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I know you probably don't want to hear this, but here is exactly what I do with my personal Windows 10 or 11 machines... Install it. Full wipe and reinstall. Log in with a Microsoft account just to get it activated. Create two other local accounts. One Admin and one Standard. Then, use the Local Standard user account. Never use the MS account again. I literally can't remember the last time I logged in to the MS account on this system. The Local Standard user is my daily driver, like right now. And all the MS account needs is an email. Mine is a seldom used gmail address.
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Azralax
09-26-2026, 07:43 PM #5

I know you probably don't want to hear this, but here is exactly what I do with my personal Windows 10 or 11 machines... Install it. Full wipe and reinstall. Log in with a Microsoft account just to get it activated. Create two other local accounts. One Admin and one Standard. Then, use the Local Standard user account. Never use the MS account again. I literally can't remember the last time I logged in to the MS account on this system. The Local Standard user is my daily driver, like right now. And all the MS account needs is an email. Mine is a seldom used gmail address.