Local account on Windows 11 - still possible?

[mrochester]

Hi all.

I can see a lot of conflicting information on this as some older sites are referring to older builds.

Is this still possible?

Many thanks.

M.

 

[t31os]

Use Rufus to create the Windows 11 install and you're all good.

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FAQ that might be relevant or useful: https://github.com/pbatard/rufus/wi..._need_for_a_Microsoft_account_with_Windows_11

 

[Glanza]

Yes, if your installing 'home' you need to connect it to the internet ideally by LAN cable, let it do the updates and when your on the login with Microsoft account screen, unplug your lan cable and click back, you can now create a local account. If you've only got wifi do the same but you need to block the device on your AP or router until your logged in as a local user.

 

[mrochester]

Yes, if your installing 'home' you need to connect it to the internet ideally by LAN cable, let it do the updates and when your on the login with Microsoft account screen, unplug your lan cable and click back, you can now create a local account. If you've only got wifi do the same but you need to block the device on your AP or router until your logged in as a local user.

I’m installing from Windows 10 Pro and the computer is connected via a LAN cable.

 

[Glanza]

I’m installing from Windows 10 Pro and the computer is connected via a LAN cable.

Pro will let you create a local account still without needing to do anything.

 

[phil-k]

Just google it, there are loads of videos showing you how to set up a local account on Windows 11

 

[Silicon Si]

I have updated several pc.s I am going to sell Win 10 Pro to 11 Pro last week on local accounts with no problems this week.