Question Windows 11 installation without Microsoft account

[lopri]

Is there a working method as of today (Nov 12, 2022)? I have tried disconnecting from the Internet during the setup but I can't seem to move past the account setup screen.

 

[DaaQ]

It's quite easy to setup with a local account, even today.

First, get an OEM license for Windows 11 Pro.
During the setup, choose "Set up for work or school" on the
"How would you like to set up this device?" screen.
Click "Sign-in options" to select "Domain join instead" and create your local account.
Never join it to a domain.
Done.

Gonna make me install again lol.
Seems 2h25 is only available from MS now. Before it would ask me to change PIN, I would enter nothing and it accepted it. IDK

 

[Shmee]

Gonna make me install again lol.
Seems 2h25 is only available from MS now. Before it would ask me to change PIN, I would enter nothing and it accepted it. IDK

If you want to change from an MS account to local, you shouldn't need to reinstall, I think you can just create a 2nd account (local) elevate it to admin, then login to the new account and delete the old.