docs/Workflows/Windows/Windows 11/Creating a Local Account on Win11.md

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
• The OOBE\BYPASSNRO method no longer works, instead type the command start ms-cxh:localonly, you will then be prompted to enter a local user account and the OOBE will finalize.

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.