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Home»Windows»How to Set Up Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account

How to Set Up Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account

AbhishekBy AbhishekJune 16, 2022
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Don’t want to compulsory create a Microsoft account during setup? We got you!

Microsoft has created a compulsion for all Windows 11 Home and Pro users to create a Microsoft account during setup. Many users do not like being forced to do this and would like to use windows 11 with a local account.

So how do we bypass this compulsion? Do not worry; we have two reliable ways to bypass it. We have also provided a third alternative which isn’t exactly bypassing it but will eliminate the Microsoft account from windows.

Table of Contents

  • How to Set Up Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account
    • Get to the Add Microsoft Account Section 
    • Bypass Microsoft Account 
    • Alternative to Bypassing Microsoft Account

How to Set Up Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account

As the point of this article is focused on a specific window during windows setup, we assume you have already reached here. So, we will be jumping on the exact thing you need to do during setup. 

If you are confused about installing Windows 11 in the first place, do not worry. We have dedicated articles focusing on many installation scenarios like:

  • Installing Windows 11 via USB
  • Use a Virtual Machine to Install Windows 11
  • Installing Windows 11 on Mac

Once the Installation Media is loaded up, follow the steps below:

Get to the Add Microsoft Account Section 

  1. You will see a language preference window, select the language, time & currency format, Keyboard or input method and press next.language and other preference windows
  2. Click on the Install Now option.install now option in windows setup
  3. An activate windows screen will be shown asking you to enter a product key, skip all that and click on I don’t have a product key.i dont have a product key option in windows setup
  4. Choose the version of Windows and press Next.types of windows 11 section
  5. The Applicable Notices and License terms window will be displayed; scroll down and tick on the I accept box. Click on the Next option.license and terms for windows 11
  6. You will be given an option to choose the type of installation and select the type that suits your needs.choose type of windows 11 installation
  7. Select the storage drive where you will store the windows OS files and let the installation continue.choose storage drive for windows 11
  8. Once complete, select the country or region and click on Yes.chose country or region during setup
  9. Confirm the keyboard layout / Input method and select Yes.chose keyboard layout during windows setup
  10. Select the Skip option on the add a second keyboard layout window.second keyboard layout skip option

You should now see the “Let’s add your Microsoft Account “ Window if you have an internet connection. Else it will show you a window asking you to connect to a network. Follow the next step to bypass it.

Bypass Microsoft Account 

There are two ways you can have your windows 11 without using a Microsoft account. Use any of the alternatives below to do it. If one doesn’t work, go for the next alternative.

Disclaimer: Microsoft might close off these bypass ways in the future.

If the bypass methods stop working, move on to the last alternative in the article.

Use OOBEBYPASS Command

The initial setup part is the same as stated above. We will need to use a specific command prompt command line to get a non-internet option for setup.

  1. Disconnect ethernet cable or any internet connection before the setup procedure.
  2. Go through the above steps for the initial part of the setup.
  3. You will now see the “Let connect you to a network” window. Press Shift + F10 to open the administrator command prompt.
  4. Run the following command:
    OOBE\BYPASSNRObypass
  1. The command will also restart the setup. Get to the “Let’s connect you to a network” windows again.
  2. Select the “I don’t have internet” at the bottom of the window. i dont have internet option
  3. Select Continue with Limited Setup.continue with limited setup option
  4. Enter your name and select Next.
  5. Enter a password and click on Next.
  6.  Follow instructions on the windows setup for the latter part of the setup.

Use Taskmgr Command

The beginning portion of the setup is the same as stated above. We will use a command line to open the task manager and end the task of a specific process to bypass the Microsoft compulsion.

  1. Disconnect any internet connection like the alternative above.
  2. Go through the initial part of the setup till you get to the “Let’s connect you to a network” window.
  3. Press Shift + F10 to open the administrator command prompt.
  4. Run the following command:
    taskmgr
    Taskmgr
  5. Once the Task manager opens, scroll down, and under processes, find an option titled network connection flow.
  6. Select “Network connection flow” and select End Task.network connection flow end task
  7. Go back to the setup window.
  8. Enter your name and select Next.
  9. Enter a password and click on Next.
  10.  Follow instructions on the windows setup for the latter part of the setup.

Setup Windows With a Local Account

We can also directly set up windows 11 by using a local account. You will have to stop your internet connection to do this. Use the steps below to get it done.

  1. Please leave the internet-connected and get to the “Let’s Add your Microsoft Account” Window by following the instructions on the screen.
  2. Disconnect the internet and click on the Back icon in the top left corner.back icon to set up windows using local account
  3. Enter the Local Account User Name and select Next.
  4. Enter the password for the local account and click on Next.
  5. Follow instructions on the windows setup for the latter part of the setup.

Alternative to Bypassing Microsoft Account

If the above steps aren’t working for you or you are having trouble with the steps, we recommend creating a Microsoft account just for its sake and later switching to a local account. 

In the end, you won’t have a Microsoft account linked to your PC. Once the windows 11 is fully set up, follow the steps stated below:

  1. Press Windows Key + X and select Settings.
  2. Go to Accounts from the left panel.
  3. Select the Your Info option.
  4. Under Account settings, click on the Sign in with a local account option.sign in with local account in windows settings
  5. A pop-up box will open asking you to confirm the action; select Next.switch to local account first pop up
  6. Another Windows security pop-up box will open, type in the password for the Microsoft account and click on OK.windows security pop up box to change micorsoft accounts
  7. A new pop-up will open where you can enter the local username, password, and password hint. Please fill in all up and select Next.enter new local username and password
  8. Click on Sign out & Finish.sign out and finish options

Once this is done, you will remove the previously created Microsoft account on your Windows 11. 

If you still have trouble removing the Microsoft account, we have a dedicated article written for that specific purpose. We recommend checking it out for numerous ways to remove the Microsoft account.

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Abhishek

I am always curious about the progression of technology and have a knack for hardware. There is a kind of satisfaction when you fix issues by yourself. From Software to Hardware, I love fixing any errors. Nothing beats the crescendo of everything working together to form a computer system.

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