How to install Windows 11 Home without a Microsoft account?

We have already explained how you can get Windows 11 ISO file and create a bootable drive in order to install the latest OS into your PC. But Windows 11 will require a Microsoft account during the setup process. When you turn on your PC for the first time or after having done a new installation of Windows 11, you will see a series of screens that invite you to accept the license agreement. Connect to the Internet and perform basic Windows settings.

The setup process requires the use of a Microsoft account to continue and access Windows 11. It is not possible to use a local user account, you must sign in to a Microsoft account or create one, otherwise, you get stuck there. So, do you want to bypass Microsoft account sign-in when installing Windows 11? Do you prefer to use a local user account? Here, we will explain how to install Windows 11 with a local user account and without a Microsoft account. To install Windows 11 using a local account instead of a Microsoft account, just follow the below instructions.

Steps to install Windows 11 Home without a Microsoft account

Step 1: Once you install Windows 11, your PC restarts and you arrive at the Windows Out of Box Experience (OOBE).

Step 2: Follow the steps until you get to the “Add your account” screen which prompts you to sign in to your Microsoft account or create one if you don’t have one.

Step 3: Now you need to enter an email address that does not exist, for example, d@d.com, then click Next.

Step 4: Type any password, for example, 1, then click Connect.

Step 5: The “Sorry, an error has occurred” error message will appear; Click on Next.

Step 6: Choose don’t sign with a Microsoft account and click Next.

Step 7: You can now create a local user account and continue with Windows 11 setup.

That’s it; You have installed Windows 11 OS with a local user account and without a Microsoft account.

Alternative Method: Disable Internet Connection

You need to disable your internet connection at the time of installation.

Once you see “Let’s Connect You To A Network” during installation, enter “Shift” and “F10” on the keyboard at the same time.

It will bring up the Command Prompt where you have to execute the following command line:

taskkill /F /IM oobenetworkconnectionflow.exe

Now you will be able to enter local account information.

A local account is disconnected from Microsoft’s servers. It is specific to the computer where it is created. It gives you more privacy as your PC is not discoverable by external servers. However, you will miss out on several features made possible by Microsoft accounts.