
TL;DR How to Install and Log In to Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account
- Microsoft wants users to sign in with a Microsoft account, for tracking and to synchronize user settings across multiple devices.
- You can bypass using a Microsoft account during the Windows 11 install process by opening a Command Prompt (Shift+F10) and typing ms-cxh:localonly
- Using Rufus you can create a Windows 11 install USB drive that will automatically bypass this and other requirements.