Setting Up local accounts for windows hosts

This guide provides steps to bypass the online account requirement during the installation of Windows 11 (also applicable to Windows 10).

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Steps

Step 1: Access Command Prompt

1. During the Windows installation process, when prompted to connect to a network or create an account:

   • Press Shift + F10 or Shift + Fn + F10 to open the Command Prompt.

Step 2: Disable Network Adapters

1. In the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter:

   ncpa.cpl

2. The "Network Connections" window will appear.

3. Right-click on all active network adapters and select Disable.

4. Close the "Network Connections" window.

Step 3: Bypass Online Account Setup

1. Back in the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter:

   oobe\bypassnro

2. The system will restart and return to the setup screen.

3. You will now have the option to create a local account and proceed with an offline setup.

Step 4: Force Offline Setup (if needed)

1. If further prompted for online setup, type the following command in Command Prompt and press Enter:

   start ms-cxh:localonly

2. This ensures the setup is completed in offline mode.

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Disclaimer Bypassing online account requirements may limit certain features. Proceed with caution and ensure compliance with any relevant policies or regulations.