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Sign in to Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account
Find out how to access Windows 11 without using a Microsoft account, enhancing your privacy and convenience.
By Irene / Updated on July 24, 2024
Microsoft's newest operating system, Windows 11, has a lot of new features and improvements. One cool thing about Windows 11 is that you can use it without connecting it to a Microsoft account. We'll talk about the pros and cons of using Windows 11 without a Microsoft account, as well as how to install it, make changes to it, keep it safe, and fix problems.
What is Windows 11 Microsoft Account?
Step guide for install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account
1. Create a Windows 11 boot disk
If the computer is unable to launch from the USB bootable drive, you may utilize these clean installation instructions for Windows 11. If you utilize the same Rufus utility to download Windows 11 onto a USB flash drive, it is important to note that the tool will provide you with the option to eliminate the Microsoft account requirements during the USB creation process. This eliminates the need for any workarounds. To boot from the device, select any key on the prompt.
In the "Windows Setup" interface, select the "Next" icon.
Quick tip: If your language, time and currency, and keyboard are different from the default selections, select the correct settings before continuing.
Click the Install now button.
If this is a reinstallation, click the "I don't have a product key" option to continue. Otherwise, enter the product key if this is your first time installing the operating system.
Click the Next button.
Select the edition of Windows 11 (If applicable).
Click Next.
Select the "I accept the license terms" option to continue.
Click Next.
Click the "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)" option to continue with the installation.
Select the partition with the current installation (usually "Drive 0"), and click the Delete button.
Quick tip: If "Drive 0" has multiple partitions, you must select and delete each partition to allow the setup to use the entire hard drive for the new setup. The Windows setup will create the required partitions automatically during the process. It's also not necessary to delete the partitions on secondary drives.
Click the Yes button.
Select the empty drive (Drive 0 Unallocated Space) to proceed with the installation.
Click the Next button.
Once you complete the steps, the installation process will follow, and then, in the out-of-box experience (OOBE), you can proceed in one of two ways. One, you can use the disable internet requirement instructions to disable the requirement through the initial setup to configure an account without a Microsoft account. Second, you can also mistype the local account information using the steps below, which returns an error that falls back to the local account creation.
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.
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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.
Conclusion
One great thing about Windows 11 is that you can install and use it without a Microsoft account. It has a lot of new features and changes. This guide has gone over the pros and cons of using Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. It also has step-by-step instructions for setting up, customizing, protecting, and fixing problems. If you follow these steps, you'll be able to set up and handle Windows 11 effectively while keeping the privacy and control level you want.
FAQs
1. What is a Windows 11 Microsoft account?
- A Microsoft account is an email and password used to sign in to Microsoft services like Outlook, OneDrive, and Windows 11. It offers seamless integration and synchronization across devices, but it is not mandatory for installing Windows 11.
2. What are the benefits of installing Windows 11 without a Microsoft account?
- Installing Windows 11 without a Microsoft account enhances privacy by not sharing personal data with Microsoft. It also provides more control over your local files and settings without needing an internet connection for basic setup.
3. How can I create a Windows 11 boot disk?
- Use tools like Rufus or AOMEI Partition Assistant to create a bootable USB drive. Download the Windows 11 ISO from the Microsoft official site, and follow the instructions to create a bootable disk.
4. How can I bypass the Microsoft account requirement during Windows 11 setup?
- You can bypass the Microsoft account requirement by disabling the internet connection during setup, using Task Manager to end the Network Connection Flow process, or selecting the offline account option if you're installing Windows 11 Pro or later.
5. What should I do if I encounter issues during the Windows 11 installation?
- If you encounter issues, try restarting the installation process, ensuring your bootable USB drive is correctly created, and checking for hardware compatibility. Additionally, you can refer to online forums, Microsoft's support page, or use Task Manager to troubleshoot specific errors.
