When setting up a new PC with Windows, Microsoft often encourages you to sign in with a Microsoft account. However, it is possible to create a local account instead. Here’s how you can do it:
During Initial Setup
- Start the Setup Process: Turn on your new PC and start the Windows setup process.
- Connect to the Internet: If prompted, connect to the internet. This step may vary depending on the Windows version. Sometimes, disconnecting from the internet can help force the local account option.
- Choose ‘Set up for personal use’: When asked how you’ll be using your device, select “Set up for personal use” and click “Next.”
- Sign-in Options:
- In Let’s add your Microsoft account, click on Sign in options.
- Windows 10: On the “Sign in with Microsoft” screen, select the “Offline Account” option (usually found at the bottom left or somewhere on the screen). Microsoft might try to convince you to use a Microsoft account. Select “No” or “Skip for now.”
- Windows 11 Home: This might require a workaround since Windows 11 Home usually forces a Microsoft account login. Disconnect from the internet to trigger the local account setup option. When you see the “Let’s connect you to a network” screen, press Shift + F10 to open a command prompt, type OOBE\BYPASSNRO, and press Enter. The PC will restart and allow you to set up without internet, enabling the local account option.
- User: no@thankyou.com, Pass: yre45ihvcde4tuiioyytrt5345667iiijjhhgfdcb, Account’s banned, Proceed to create local account.
- Windows 11 Enterprise -> Domain Join instead. Use Workgroup as domain. It’s about the only way to create a local account.
- Create a Local Account:
- Enter a username for your local account.
- Create a password (optional but recommended for security).
- Follow the remaining setup instructions.