The issue with Windows 11 not allowing MS account access via setup command prompt is unresolved.
The issue with Windows 11 not allowing MS account access via setup command prompt is unresolved.
Find instructions on installing and logging into Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. Keep only a local account on your Windows 11 device.
The Rufus method should simplify the process of installing Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account, even though I haven't used it before. In 2022, when setting up a brand new "Windows 10" laptop for a friend, I faced challenges with a Local Account setup. The installation interface changed without an option to bypass the account requirement, so I disabled the WiFi partway through. The system reported issues when it lost connection and then offered a "limited" local account. The biggest frustration came when I finally arrived at the Windows Desktop and saw Windows 11 instead of Windows 10. After spending five minutes wiping the new OS, I began installing Windows 10 for my friend. We received $100 back from the store after complaining about discrepancies, which was a positive outcome.