{"id":135013,"date":"2024-12-19T06:30:28","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T11:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=135013"},"modified":"2025-12-30T09:11:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T14:11:22","slug":"install-windows-11-without-microsoft-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11-without-microsoft-account\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 11 install without Microsoft account (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To install Windows 11 (Home or Pro) without an online Microsoft account, on the account setup page, disable the internet connection requirement and continue with limited connectivity to create a local account.<\/li>\n<li>To install Windows 11 (Pro) without a Microsoft account, proceed with the normal installation, then choose the <strong>&#8220;Set up for work or school&#8221;<\/strong> option, click <strong>&#8220;Next,&#8221; &#8220;Sign-in options,&#8221; &#8220;Domain join instead,&#8221;<\/strong> and create a local account.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, you can also use Rufus to create a USB bootable media that bypasses a Microsoft account to set up Windows 11 as a local account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UPDATED 12\/30\/2025:<\/strong> You can install <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a> without a Microsoft account using a local account instead during setup, and in this guide, I&#8217;ll show you the steps to complete this process on Windows 11 Pro and Home. The trick is to select the <strong>&#8220;Set up for work or school&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;Domain join instead&#8221;<\/strong> options during the out-of-the-box experience (OOBE) for the <strong>&#8220;Pro&#8221;<\/strong> edition. If you have the <strong>&#8220;Home&#8221;<\/strong> edition, disabling the internet connection is the easiest way to bypass the requirement.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In the past, you could trigger the local account configuration by using a fake email (for example, <strong>&#8220;no@thankyou.com&#8221;<\/strong> or <strong>&#8220;a@a.com&#8221;<\/strong>) and password, but this workaround no longer works.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Although it&#8217;s recommended to use a Microsoft account because it integrates with various services and syncs files and settings across devices, some people still prefer the more traditional account experience. Also, during the out-of-box experience (OOBE) after a clean install, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/set-user-folder-name-oobe-windows-11\/\">create a more personalized folder name for your profile<\/a>, since it won&#8217;t include part of your email address. If you plan to use remote access, starting with a local account will help you avoid connection issues.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/bypass-microsoft-account-windows-11-oobe\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to bypass Microsoft Account in OOBE on Windows 11 \u2013 methods that still work\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-oobe-msa-bypass-working-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to bypass Microsoft Account in OOBE on Windows 11 \u2013 methods that still work\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to bypass Microsoft Account in OOBE on Windows 11 \u2013 methods that still work<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/microsoft-blocks-windows-11-microsoft-account-bypass\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"Microsoft blocks bypass to skip Microsoft Account during setup on Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-oobe-msa-bypass-blocked-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Microsoft blocks bypass to skip Microsoft Account during setup on Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">Microsoft blocks bypass to skip Microsoft Account during setup on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>If you <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-local-account-windows-11\/\">create a local account<\/a> during installation, you can later link it to a Microsoft account in the Settings app.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I will\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">show you how to install\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-new-features-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows 11 25H2<\/a> and later releases with a local account for a more private,<\/span> traditional experience. I&#8217;m also including the steps to set up a laptop or desktop computer that came pre-installed with the operating system.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#install_windows11_home_no_msa\">Set up Windows 11 Home without a Microsoft account<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#install_windows11_pro_no_msa\">Set up Windows 11 Pro without a Microsoft account<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#install_windows11_no_msa_rufus\">Set up Windows 11 a local account using Rufus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#setup_windows11_no_msa\">Set up new PC without a Microsoft account<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"tip-box-red\" ><span><strong>Important:<\/strong> This process will delete everything on your device. It&#8217;s recommended that you make a <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/backup-windows-11-external-usb-drive\/\">full backup of your computer<\/a> before proceeding. You&#8217;ve been warned. If you choose one of these installation methods, you must ensure the device can start from USB, which typically requires changing the BIOS or UEFI settings. Since devices vary in settings, refer to your manufacturer&#8217;s support website for more specific details. These instructions were tested in 2024 and continue to work in 2026.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"install_windows11_home_no_msa\">Set up Windows 11 Home without a Microsoft account<\/h2>\n<p>To set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-bootable-windows-11-usb-install-media\/\">Start the PC with the <strong>Windows 11 USB flash drive<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press any key to continue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the installation language and format.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164827\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=718%2C562&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 setup language option\" width=\"718\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?w=718&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 718w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=150%2C117&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next\u00a0<\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the keyboard and input method.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164826\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=719%2C565&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 setup keyboard option\" width=\"719\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?w=719&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 719w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Install Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164828\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=720%2C565&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Install Windows 11 24H2 option\" width=\"720\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;I agree everything&#8221;<\/strong> option to confirm that this process will delete everything on the computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have a product key&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164808\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I don't have a product key\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> The computer will activate automatically after reinstallation. If this is a new computer, you must provide a product key. You can always provide the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/activate-windows-11\/\">product key to activate later through the Settings app<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the edition of &#8220;Windows 11&#8221; your license key activates (if applicable).<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164829\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Choose edition of Windows option\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select each partition\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">on the hard drive where you want to install Windows 11 and click the <strong>Delete<\/strong> button. (Usually,\u00a0<\/span><strong>&#8220;Drive 0&#8221;<\/strong> contains all the installation files.)<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164809\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 partition setup\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the hard drive (Drive 0 Unallocated Space) to install the operating system.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164830\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clean install Windows 11 24H2 on unallocated space\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164807\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?resize=721%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 clean install\" width=\"721\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?w=721&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 721w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open Command Prompt using the <strong>&#8220;Shift + F10&#8221;<\/strong> keyboard shortcut on the region settings page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the <code>OOBE\\BYPASSNRO<\/code> command to bypass network requirements on Windows 11, press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to apply the configuration,\u00a0and restart the computer.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-170424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-setup-oobe-bypassnro.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"OOBE ByPassNRO command\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-setup-oobe-bypassnro.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-setup-oobe-bypassnro.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-setup-oobe-bypassnro.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-setup-oobe-bypassnro.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Up on restart, open Command Prompt again using the <strong>&#8220;Shift + F10&#8221;<\/strong> keyboard shortcut on the region settings page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the <code>ipconfig \/release<\/code> command and press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to disconnect from the network.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-170425\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-oobe-ipconfig-release.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"OOBE Command Prompt disconnect from network\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-oobe-ipconfig-release.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-oobe-ipconfig-release.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-oobe-ipconfig-release.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-oobe-ipconfig-release.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> You can also disable the Wi-Fi connection, unplug the Ethernet cable from the computer, or power off the router or access point temporarily to disconnect from the internet.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your region setting after the installation on the first page of the <strong>out-of-the-box experience (OOBE)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134407\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language-1.jpg?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 OOBE region\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language-1.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language-1.jpg?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language-1.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your keyboard layout setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134409\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout-2.jpg?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Keyboard layout\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout-2.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout-2.jpg?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout-2.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the<b> Skip <\/b>button if you do not need to configure a second layout.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have internet&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140342\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-dont-have-internet.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 OOBE don't have internet\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-dont-have-internet.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-dont-have-internet.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-dont-have-internet.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-dont-have-internet.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Continue with limited setup&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140340\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/continue-limited-setup-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Continue with limited setup\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/continue-limited-setup-windows-11.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/continue-limited-setup-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/continue-limited-setup-windows-11.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/continue-limited-setup-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button (if applicable).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the name of the local default account on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140344\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/oobe-create-local-account-windows-11-pro-home.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Create local account\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/oobe-create-local-account-windows-11-pro-home.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/oobe-create-local-account-windows-11-pro-home.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/oobe-create-local-account-windows-11-pro-home.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/oobe-create-local-account-windows-11-pro-home.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Create a password for the account.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140339\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-account-password-widnows-11.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Create local account password\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-account-password-widnows-11.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-account-password-widnows-11.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-account-password-widnows-11.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-account-password-widnows-11.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the account password.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select and complete the three security questions to recover the account.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140343\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-account-security-questions.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Configure local account security questions\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-account-security-questions.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-account-security-questions.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-account-security-questions.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-account-security-questions.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the privacy settings.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140341\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 OOBE privacy settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the Windows 11 Home setup will be complete without a Microsoft account.<\/p>\n<p>This method works with Home as well as with the Pro edition of the operating system.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"install_windows11_pro_no_msa\">Set up Windows 11 Pro without a Microsoft account<\/h2>\n<p>To install Windows 11 Pro without a Microsoft account but with a local account instead, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-bootable-windows-11-usb-install-media\/\">Start the PC with the <strong>Windows 11 USB flash drive<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press any key to continue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the installation language and format.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164827\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=718%2C562&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 setup language option\" width=\"718\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?w=718&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 718w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=150%2C117&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next\u00a0<\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the keyboard and input method.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164826\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=719%2C565&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 setup keyboard option\" width=\"719\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?w=719&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 719w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Install Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164828\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=720%2C565&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Install Windows 11 24H2 option\" width=\"720\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;I agree everything&#8221;<\/strong> option to confirm this process will delete everything on the computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have a product key&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164808\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I don't have a product key\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> The computer will activate automatically after reinstallation. If this is a new computer, you must provide a product key. You can always provide the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/activate-windows-11\/\">product key to activate later through the Settings app<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the edition of &#8220;Windows 11&#8221; your license key activates (if applicable).<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164829\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Choose edition of Windows option\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select each partition\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">on the hard drive where you want to install Windows 11 and click the <strong>Delete<\/strong> button. (Usually,\u00a0<\/span><strong>&#8220;Drive 0&#8221;<\/strong> contains all the installation files.)<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164809\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 partition setup\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the hard drive (Drive 0 Unallocated Space) to install the operating system.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164830\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clean install Windows 11 24H2 on unallocated space\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164807\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?resize=721%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 clean install\" width=\"721\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?w=721&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 721w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open Command Prompt using the <strong>&#8220;Shift + F10&#8221;<\/strong> keyboard shortcut on the region settings page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your region setting after the installation on the first page of the <strong>out-of-the-box experience (OOBE)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-154671\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-region-oobe.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 OOBE region\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-region-oobe.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-region-oobe.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-region-oobe.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-region-oobe.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your keyboard layout setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-154667\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Keyboard layout\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the<b> Skip <\/b>button if you do not need to configure a second layout.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>If the computer uses an <strong>Ethernet<\/strong> connection, it automatically connects to the network. If you have a wireless connection, you will need to set up the connection manually (a security key may be required).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Confirm a name for the computer.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-154668\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-name-computer.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 OOBE name PC\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-name-computer.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-name-computer.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-name-computer.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-name-computer.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button. (The computer will restart automatically.)\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Important) Select the <strong>&#8220;Set up for work or school&#8221;<\/strong> option to continue without a Microsoft account.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-154669\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-setup-work-school.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 setup types\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-setup-work-school.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-setup-work-school.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-setup-work-school.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-setup-work-school.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Sign-in options&#8221; <\/strong>setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-154670\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-signin-options.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Local account setup option\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-signin-options.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-signin-options.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-signin-options.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-signin-options.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Domain join instead&#8221;<\/strong> option to bypass the Microsoft account and continue with a local account.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-154662\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/domain-join-instead.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Domain join instead\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/domain-join-instead.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/domain-join-instead.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/domain-join-instead.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/domain-join-instead.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Specify a name to create a local account on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-154666\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-create-local-account.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Create local account during OOBE\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-create-local-account.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-create-local-account.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-create-local-account.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-create-local-account.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Create a strong password for the local account.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-154663\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/oobe-local-account-password.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Create an account password\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/oobe-local-account-password.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/oobe-local-account-password.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/oobe-local-account-password.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/oobe-local-account-password.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the password.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Complete the three security questions in case you forget your password.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-154664\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/oobe-local-account-questions.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Account security questions\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/oobe-local-account-questions.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/oobe-local-account-questions.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/oobe-local-account-questions.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/oobe-local-account-questions.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the privacy settings that best suit your situation by turning on or off the toggle switch for each setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the\u00a0<strong>Accept <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134402\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-privacy-screen3-13.jpg?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Privacy settings continued\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-privacy-screen3-13.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-privacy-screen3-13.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-privacy-screen3-13.jpg?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-privacy-screen3-13.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, Windows 11 completes the installation with a local account that is not connected to any Microsoft products.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"install_windows11_no_msa_rufus\">Set up Windows 11 with local account using Rufus<\/h2>\n<p>To set up a new Windows 11 (Home or Pro) installation without a Microsoft account with the Rufus tool, connect a USB flash drive of 8GB and use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rufus.ie\/downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open the <strong>Rufus<\/strong>\u00a0website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the link to download the latest version.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>rufus.4.xx.exe<\/strong> file to launch the tool.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the flash drive to create the Windows 11 bootable USB media from the &#8220;Device&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Select<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169258\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rufus-windows-11-usb-without-msa.webp?resize=474%2C650&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rufus Windows 11 USB bypass Microsoft account\" width=\"474\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rufus-windows-11-usb-without-msa.webp?w=474&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 474w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rufus-windows-11-usb-without-msa.webp?resize=219%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 219w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rufus-windows-11-usb-without-msa.webp?resize=419%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 419w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rufus-windows-11-usb-without-msa.webp?resize=109%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 109w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> If you don&#8217;t have the ISO file, click the arrow button next to <strong>&#8220;Select,&#8221;<\/strong> choose the <strong>&#8220;Download&#8221;<\/strong> option, click the <strong>&#8220;Download&#8221;<\/strong> option, and continue with the on-screen directions to get the latest ISO file for Windows 11.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Windows 11 ISO<\/strong> file.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Open<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Standard Windows Partition&#8221;<\/strong> option in the &#8220;Image option&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>GPT<\/strong> option in the &#8220;Partition scheme&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>UEFI (non CSM)<\/strong> option in the &#8220;Target system&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Confirm a descriptive name for the bootable USB flash drive in the &#8220;Volume label&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Use the default settings for the <strong>File system<\/strong> and <strong>Cluster size<\/strong> options.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>Quick format<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;Create extended label and icon files&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Start<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Check the <strong>&#8220;Remove requirement for 4GB RAM, Secure Boot, and TPM 2.0&#8221;<\/strong> option to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Important) Check the <strong>&#8220;Remove requirement for an online Microsoft account&#8221;<\/strong> option to use a local account and bypass the internet requirements.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169259\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rufus-windows-11-without-microsoft-account.webp?resize=548%2C263&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 without Microsoft account using Rufus\" width=\"548\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rufus-windows-11-without-microsoft-account.webp?w=548&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 548w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rufus-windows-11-without-microsoft-account.webp?resize=300%2C144&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rufus-windows-11-without-microsoft-account.webp?resize=150%2C72&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Recommended) Check the <strong>&#8220;Create a local account with username&#8221;<\/strong> option and specify a name for the account.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> If you want to create a local account during the setup, you don&#8217;t need to check this option.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Start the PC with the <strong>Windows 11 USB flash drive created with Rufus<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press any key to continue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the installation language and format.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164827\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=718%2C562&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 setup language option\" width=\"718\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?w=718&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 718w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=150%2C117&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next\u00a0<\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the keyboard and input method.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164826\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=719%2C565&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 setup keyboard option\" width=\"719\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?w=719&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 719w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Install Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164828\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=720%2C565&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Install Windows 11 24H2 option\" width=\"720\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;I agree everything&#8221;<\/strong> option to confirm that this process will delete everything on the computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have a product key&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164808\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I don't have a product key\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> The computer will activate automatically after reinstallation. If this is a new computer, you must provide a product key. You can always provide the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/activate-windows-11\/\">product key to activate later through the Settings app<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the edition of &#8220;Windows 11&#8221; your license key activates (if applicable).<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164829\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Choose edition of Windows option\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select each partition\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">on the hard drive where you want to install Windows 11 and click the <strong>Delete<\/strong> button. (Usually,\u00a0<\/span><strong>&#8220;Drive 0&#8221;<\/strong> contains all the installation files.)<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164809\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 partition setup\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the hard drive (Drive 0 Unallocated Space) to install the operating system.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164830\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clean install Windows 11 24H2 on unallocated space\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164807\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?resize=721%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 clean install\" width=\"721\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?w=721&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 721w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open Command Prompt using the <strong>&#8220;Shift + F10&#8221;<\/strong> keyboard shortcut on the region settings page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your region setting after the installation on the first page of the <strong>out-of-the-box experience (OOBE)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134407\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language-1.jpg?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 OOBE region\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language-1.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language-1.jpg?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language-1.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your keyboard layout setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134409\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout-2.jpg?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Keyboard layout\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout-2.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout-2.jpg?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout-2.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the<b> Skip <\/b>button if you do not need to configure a second layout.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> Since you have created a custom USB bootable media, after this step, the setup will skip the Microsoft account configuration and create a local account automatically. If you didn&#8217;t select the option to create an account, you&#8217;ll need to set up a local account before configuring privacy settings.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the privacy settings.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140341\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 OOBE privacy settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the system will set up the installation with a local account, skipping the Microsoft account requirement.<\/p>\n<p>If you select the option to create a local account, the account will not be configured with a password. You can protect your account by going to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Accounts<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Sign-in options<\/strong> and clicking the <strong>&#8220;Add&#8221;<\/strong> button from the <strong>&#8220;Password&#8221;<\/strong> setting.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"setup_windows11_no_msa\">Set up new PC without a Microsoft account<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re setting up a new computer pre-installed with Windows 11 Home or Pro, you can also use either method, as shown in the Out-of-box Experience (OOBE) instructions.<\/p>\n<p>To set up a new Windows 11 laptop or desktop computer without a Microsoft account, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Power on the computer to boot into the Out-of-box Experience (OOBE).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open Command Prompt using the <strong>&#8220;Shift + F10&#8221;<\/strong> keyboard shortcut on the region settings page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the <code>OOBE\\BYPASSNRO<\/code> command to bypass network requirements on Windows 11, press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to apply the configuration,\u00a0and restart the computer.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-170424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-setup-oobe-bypassnro.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"OOBE ByPassNRO command\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-setup-oobe-bypassnro.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-setup-oobe-bypassnro.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-setup-oobe-bypassnro.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-setup-oobe-bypassnro.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">After restarting, open Command Prompt again using the\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">&#8220;Shift + F10&#8221;<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\"> keyboard shortcut on the Region<\/span>\u00a0settings page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the <code>ipconfig \/release<\/code> command and press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to disconnect from the network.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-170425\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-oobe-ipconfig-release.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"OOBE Command Prompt disconnect from network\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-oobe-ipconfig-release.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-oobe-ipconfig-release.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-oobe-ipconfig-release.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-oobe-ipconfig-release.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> You can also disable the Wi-Fi connection, unplug the Ethernet cable from the computer, or power off the router or access point temporarily to disconnect from the internet.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your region setting after the installation on the first page of the <strong>out-of-the-box experience (OOBE)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134407\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language-1.jpg?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 OOBE region\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language-1.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language-1.jpg?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-clean-install-oobe-language-1.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your keyboard layout setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134409\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-oobe-keyboard-layout-2.jpg?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Keyboard layout\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" 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option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140342\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-dont-have-internet.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 OOBE don't have internet\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-dont-have-internet.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-dont-have-internet.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-dont-have-internet.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-dont-have-internet.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Continue with limited setup&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140340\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/continue-limited-setup-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Continue with limited setup\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/continue-limited-setup-windows-11.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/oobe-create-local-account-windows-11-pro-home.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Create local account\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/oobe-create-local-account-windows-11-pro-home.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/oobe-create-local-account-windows-11-pro-home.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/oobe-create-local-account-windows-11-pro-home.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/oobe-create-local-account-windows-11-pro-home.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Create a password for the account.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140339\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-account-password-widnows-11.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Create local account password\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-account-password-widnows-11.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-account-password-widnows-11.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, 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security questions\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-account-security-questions.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-account-security-questions.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-account-security-questions.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-account-security-questions.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the privacy settings.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140341\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 OOBE privacy settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows-11-oobe-privacy-settings.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, you will be able to proceed with the Windows 11 desktop with a local account instead of a Microsoft account.<\/p>\n<p>Although Microsoft makes it difficult to configure Windows 11 without an online Microsoft account, you have multiple ways to bypass this requirement. For example,\u00a0you can always <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/clean-install-windows-11\/\">set up the device with a Microsoft account<\/a>, create a local account, and delete the Windows 11 account that uses the Microsoft account credentials as an alternative.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Update December 30, 2025:<\/strong> This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes in the Windows Setup process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you don&#8217;t want to use a Microsoft account, Windows 11 lets you set up a new installation with a local account, and here&#8217;s how to do it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":154675,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2426,23],"tags":[97,19,2715,2576],"class_list":["post-135013","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-features","category-windows","tag-difficulty-level-advanced","tag-how-to","tag-windows-11","tag-windows-help"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Windows 11 install without Microsoft account (2026) - Pureinfotech<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To install Windows 11 (Home or Pro) without a Microsoft account, use a fake email for the account, or in Pro, use &quot;Domain join instead.&quot;\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11-without-microsoft-account\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Windows 11 install without Microsoft account (2026) - Pureinfotech\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"To install Windows 11 (Home or Pro) without a Microsoft account, use a fake email for the account, or in Pro, use &quot;Domain join instead.&quot;\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11-without-microsoft-account\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Pureinfotech \u2022 Windows 10 &amp; 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