Bypass Windows 11 Microsoft Account Login Issues

Windows 11 is Microsoft's latest operating system (OS) due to its advantages such as reliability, security and better user experience. Many users want to install it on their computers, but you want to know how to install Windows 11 without having a Microsoft account. Don't worry. We'll help you install Windows 11 without having a Microsoft account in many ways and have an easy-to-use tool called Windows To Go Creator provided by AOEMI Partition Assistant and let us get started.

Is It Possible to Install Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account?

Windows 10 has the largest market in the world, but support will end on 14th October 2025, so many people prefer to install Windows 11 for advanced security protection and better technical support.

However, in Windows 11 Pro. If you want to install or upgrade to Windows 11 22H2 or Windows 12H2 and later, the system will ask if you want your computer to be used for business or personal purposes. Besides, you still have to comply with the requirements of Windows 11. If you choose a personal one, you must log in with a Microsoft account.

In this case, you may have the following questions: "A Microsoft account is required to install Windows 11" or "Can use Windows 11 without a Microsoft account "or "How to forget Microsoft account when installing Windows 10".

Normally you need to have a Microsoft account to install Windows 11, but you can avoid the requirement of Microsoft accounts to install it, especially you can install Windows 11 Home without having a Microsoft Account. In fact, you can still install Windows 10 without having Microsoft account.

Although the Microsoft account will be free of charge, there are several reasons to explain why you should install Windows 11 without having a Microsoft account in the following section, you will learn how to avoid installing Windows 11 with your Microsoft account. Continue reading

How to Bypass Windows 11 Microsoft Account When Installing

Previously, to get around the Microsoft account requirement on your computer for home or personal use, you needed to turn off the Internet connection before being asked to set up a Microsoft account. But now, many ways exist to help you bypass the Microsoft accounts settings for Windows 11 setup. So, let's come to the details.

Way 1. Using Windows Installation Program

Most people woluld like to use a bootable USB drive to install Windows. This type of drive can help you set up many computers and install an operating system. You can use a professional bootable USB creator, such as AOMEI Partition Assistant to make a bootable USB.

Preparation work:

① Prepare an empty USB drive. To speed up the process, a USB 3.0 drive and computer with a USB3.0 port are recommended.

② Download the Windows 11 ISO files from the Microsoft official site.

③ Download the AOMEI Partition Assistant first.

Step 1. Plug the prepared USB drive in your Windows 10 computer and verify it is detected successfully. Run AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional. Click “Tools” in the top toolbar, and choose “Windows To Go Creator”.

Step 2. Here we choose the first option "Create Windows ToGo for personal computer".

Step 3. Choose "Create Windows ToGo with system disc/ISO" and select the prepared ISO files, then hit on "Next".

Step 4. In the subsequent window, choose the USB you plan to use. Then click the "Proceed" option to start making a bootable USB from ISO.

If you have don’t have prepared Windows ISO files, you can choose the second method in "Step 3" to create Windows bootable USB with current system.

If your OS won't start up normally, you can use "Make Bootable Media" function to make a bootable USB drive on a computer that is already up and running.

Way 2. Using Task Manager

The Windows Task Manager is a great programme that can help you fix problems on your computer. Task Manager can also be used to stop the Network collection flow process and get around the need for a Microsoft account to install Windows 11 Home edition. Follow these steps to get it.

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Step 1. Proceed with the standard installation of Windows 11. Then, when Let us connect you to a network appears on your screen, click Shift + F10 to open the Command Prompt.

Step 2. To open the Task Manager, type taskmgr and hit Enter.

Step 3. Find Network Connection Flow under the Processes tab, click it, and then select End job.

Step 4. Close the Command Prompt and Task Manager. You can then go back to the Windows 11 setup page. To log in to this computer, it will prompt you for a local account. Following that, you can install Windows 11 using a local account by following the setup process.

Way 3. Using Local Account

For Windows 11 Pro or later, you can change the way you sign in to an offline account when you install it. You can install Windows 11 without logging into your Microsoft account if you do this. To install Windows 11 Pro without a Microsoft account, follow the steps below.

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Step 1. Proceed with the Windows 11 install process until it asks you to add a Microsoft account. Click the Sign-in option while you are on the window "Let's add your Microsoft account".

Step 2. Select Offline account.

Step 3. Tap Skip for now.

Step 4. Then, install Windows 11 with a local account by following the on-screen wizard.

Way 4. Running OOBE\BYPASSNRO Command

OOBE\BYPASSNRO is a registry key that can help make OOBE (Out-of-box experience) not require a network connection. By executing this command, you can avoid the Windows 11 setup requirement for the Microsoft account. At this time, you can stop it and use this method. The detailed steps are as follows:

Step 1. Continue Windows 11 installation process until you see Let's connect you to a Network on your screen. Press the Shift + F10 keys to launch the Command Prompt at the same time.

Step 2. Type OOBE\BYPASSNRO and press Enter.

Step 3. You'll then return to the same OOBE page after your computer has been rebooted. Click I don't have internet.

Step 4. Click Continue with limited setup, and then you can use a local account to install Windows 11 by skipping the network connection and without a Microsoft account.

Conclusion

In conclusion, installing Windows 11 without a Microsoft account is possible and can be achieved through various methods, including using bootable USB drives and bypassing network connection requirements. Tools like AOMEI Partition Assistant can simplify the process and enhance the user experience.

FAQs

1. Can I install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account? - Yes, there are methods to install Windows 11 without requiring a Microsoft account.
2. Why would I want to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account? - Some users prefer not to link their operating system to a Microsoft account for privacy or convenience reasons.
3. What tools can help me install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account? - AOMEI Partition Assistant offers a Windows To Go Creator tool for creating bootable USB drives.
4. Are there different ways to bypass the Microsoft account requirement during installation? - Yes, methods include using Task Manager, choosing a local account during setup, and running the OOBE\BYPASSNRO command.
5. Will I miss out on any features by installing Windows 11 without a Microsoft account? - No, you can still access all features of Windows 11 without needing to log in with a Microsoft account.