**Purpose:** You may find that Windows 11 does not allow you to install it with a local account.  This is a documented case of Microsoft attempting to push Microsoft accounts, and can be bypassed by following the workflow below:

## Initial Boot to Windows 11 Installer
- Begin installing the OS as normal, selecting the region/language
- Before you accept the EULA, press `SHIFT+F10` to open the Administrative Command Prompt
- Type `OOBE\BYPASSNRO` > This will reboot the computer back into the installer

## Second Boot to Windows 11 Installer
- When prompted for an internet connection, select `I don't have Internet`
- Set up the local administrator account as normal and finish the OS installation process

!!! warning "Disconnect Internet"
    To ensure a clean installation devoid of additional issues, make sure to disconnect the physical/virtual network from the device before proceeding to install Windows 11 as normal.  This time, you will not be prompted to login with a Microsoft account.