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# Bypass Windows 11 Microsoft Account Requirement (Local Account Setup)
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This guide explains how to bypass the Microsoft Account requirement during the initial Windows 11 setup (OOBE) and create a local account instead.
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Tested on Windows 11 (2024 builds).
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# Method 1 — Simple (Disconnect Internet)
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## Steps
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1. Boot Windows 11 normally.
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2. Proceed through setup until you reach:
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"Let's connect you to a network"
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3. Disconnect internet:
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- Unplug Ethernet cable
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- OR do not select a Wi-Fi network
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4. Click:
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**I don't have internet**
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5. Then click:
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**Continue with limited setup**
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6. Create your local account.
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7. Finish setup.
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8. Reconnect internet after reaching the desktop.
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# Method 2 — Command Prompt Bypass (Reliable)
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Use this method if Windows refuses offline setup.
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## Step 1 — Open Command Prompt
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During setup press:
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Shift + F10
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Command Prompt will open.
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## Step 2 — Run Bypass Command
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Type:
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```cmd
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OOBE\BYPASSNRO
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