From beec32df5d7549953fe68d452cb263fcca00a720 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nicole Rappe Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2024 16:20:09 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Add Servers & Workflows/Windows/Windows 11/Creating a Local Account on Win11.md --- .../Windows 11/Creating a Local Account on Win11.md | 13 +++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Servers & Workflows/Windows/Windows 11/Creating a Local Account on Win11.md diff --git a/Servers & Workflows/Windows/Windows 11/Creating a Local Account on Win11.md b/Servers & Workflows/Windows/Windows 11/Creating a Local Account on Win11.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..90e28ef --- /dev/null +++ b/Servers & Workflows/Windows/Windows 11/Creating a Local Account on Win11.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +**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. \ No newline at end of file