Title I do not want a Microsoft account. Microsoft doesn’t need any more info about me than they already have. Thanks
Googling this is unreliable because Microsoft keeps patching out ways to do it. I couldn’t get what I read online to work when I got my Windows 11 laptop back in May, but what did work was using the keyboard button that turns on airplane mode.
I get why Microsoft (acting in its own best interest) wants to discourage offline accounts but trying to ban them completely is ridiculous (especially since Windows 11 works just fine with the offline account). I think I would have returned the laptop out of spite if I couldn’t get an offline account to work, but I’m probably much more spiteful than most people.
“Install Linux” isn’t the answer you’re looking for I assume?
You switch to Linux. Windows 10 was the last operating system from Microsoft that still allowed local accounts and no wifi connection.
Windows 11 no longer allows that and it requires an internet connection and a microsoft account to use the OS. You might want to use Windows 10 until 2025 and then switch to Linux or get a microsoft account and deal with Microsoft Recall spyware. KDE Plasma DE looks alot like Windows 10 if the UI is the problem. Or if breaking the system is a concern, get yourself an atomic distribution (VanillaOS, Fedora Kinoite, Bazzite, etc.) If you are afraid your games won’t run on Linux, check ProtonDB and decide.
Destiny doesn’t run on Linux. By far its best feature.
Shit life sucking fucking game
Buy a PS5. Problem solved. You can even link your accounts through Bungie so you don’t have to start over.
If you use Rufus to create a W11 Bootable ISO, you can check the Mods section and setup a username for a local account out of the box.
I use android, always have. I don’t particularly like apple or their OS. If I see someone asking for help with their iPhone, I either say the answer if I know it, or I don’t comment at all. I’m not gonna bust in and start telling them they should use android instead.
Maybe they like apple, maybe they have to use an iPhone. Maybe they are helping an elderly relative set up their new iPhone. But the reason doesn’t matter. I either answer their questions if I can, or I move on.
Comments like this are why I can’t stand the Linux community.
That’s you. Everyone is different. I prefer to tell people my opinion. If you don’t like it, you are free to ignore it.
Yes, you’ve already made clear what sort of person you are.
good
Dont connect to wifi or ethernet. You won’t be able to make an online account without a connection
did you Google it? hundreds of sites and posts on how to skip it, pretty elementary stuff
So much bad advice on here. On Windows 11 Pro, just select “Domain join instead”.
all these comments and only one is the correct answer
Install Linux?
Jk, just click you don’t want an account when asked (it’s a bit greyed out).
Source: installed win10 on a dell optiplex the day before yesterday.
Edit: don’t know if it works on w11, but the upgrade to w11 is proposed in the settings from the installed w10.
They removed that option from win 11, you need to run a batch file and disconnect interfaces
Okay thanks, updated my post a little.
I came here knowing what I would see, with a bunch of upvotes to hand out.
Meh. I’ve had an Xbox account for years now, I just used that.
There should be an option to use a local account. I think the text is small and borderline hidden.
edit: Looks like this is only for Windows 10 and older. I did find that if you type fake@fake.com and fake as your password on the MS account it will say there was a problem and let you proceed without an account.
Seriously, Linux. It’s way overdue that regular consumers switch. How much longer do people want to be Microsoft’s bitches?
Be free.
There are quite a few distros that are very beginner-friendly, such as Mint and Ubuntu, Zorin - and my favorite Elementary. It’s seriously gorgeous.
