How can I avoid signing in with my Microsoft account while starting a new setup?

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How can I avoid signing in with my Microsoft account while starting a new setup?

How can I avoid signing in with my Microsoft account while starting a new setup?

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rainbowgroove
Junior Member

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07-05-2026, 01:32 PM

#1

Hey guys, I'm trying to get this new HP laptop working but after entering my network password, it's asking me to log in with Microsoft. My buddy is out of town right now, so should I try another way to finish setting it up?

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rainbowgroove

07-05-2026, 01:32 PM #1

Hey guys, I'm trying to get this new HP laptop working but after entering my network password, it's asking me to log in with Microsoft. My buddy is out of town right now, so should I try another way to finish setting it up?

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Karriz
Member

210

07-08-2026, 11:56 PM

#2

Redo the install. But don't worry about a network connection being needed now. If they already have a factory-made operating system installed on their computer, why would you bother trying to change things? Just let them set it up themselves instead.

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Karriz

07-08-2026, 11:56 PM #2

Redo the install. But don't worry about a network connection being needed now. If they already have a factory-made operating system installed on their computer, why would you bother trying to change things? Just let them set it up themselves instead.

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Admiralfiggins
Member

211

07-10-2026, 06:49 AM

#3

Usually, Windows 10 has a choice to finish even if you aren't connected. But when I run the install, nothing shows up that way. The "Next" button won't work until I'm actually connected.

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Admiralfiggins

07-10-2026, 06:49 AM #3

Usually, Windows 10 has a choice to finish even if you aren't connected. But when I run the install, nothing shows up that way. The "Next" button won't work until I'm actually connected.

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Strescipe
Member

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07-10-2026, 10:56 AM

#4

Does this HP computer have a special operating system built right out of the box?

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Strescipe

07-10-2026, 10:56 AM #4

Does this HP computer have a special operating system built right out of the box?

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Light_Of_Lies
Junior Member

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07-10-2026, 01:58 PM

#5

Yeah, I'm working on setting things up right now.

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Light_Of_Lies

07-10-2026, 01:58 PM #5

Yeah, I'm working on setting things up right now.

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SearchALife
Member

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1 hour ago

#6

Actually you are adding more trouble there. It will take a lot of effort from him because he has so many tools and accounts already in place. I think it's better if you just let him handle that part instead.

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SearchALife

1 hour ago #6

Actually you are adding more trouble there. It will take a lot of effort from him because he has so many tools and accounts already in place. I think it's better if you just let him handle that part instead.