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**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.