Yes, you can sign off your Microsoft account after installation and use a local account on Windows 11.
Yes, you can sign off your Microsoft account after installation and use a local account on Windows 11.
Offline access is available during installation. (It reduces visibility, though it remains active)
Are you sure? The only official method I've discovered so far is through the Windows Insider Program.
I haven't tried the insider release yet (the version might be changed to remove this feature), though the earlier stable release definitely offered offline account support.
In the latest Insider Build of Windows 11, you can now set up an offline account on the OOBE, regardless of your location—home, pro, enterprise, etc. The Pro version lets you experience many new features before they become standard. However, you’ll likely encounter several bugs, especially during this early stage. I’ve been using it since Monday, and most issues are currently minor.
Yes, you can continue playing games on Steam including CSGO and DOTA.
Occasionally you might encounter issues when starting most games. However, once it stabilizes, everything functions smoothly.
You can attempt to install Windows using the Windows Update feature, though some systems may have limitations like your 7600k not supporting TPM2. There are methods available via the appraiser.dll and similar tools that might help. Just be cautious with third-party fixes.