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How to bypass a Windows 11 Microsoft account

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For the last few weeks, Microsoft has been very active and serious about their coming Windows 11 22H2 update. According to the recent tweaks, Microsoft added some improvements to Windows along with some new features. But if you noticed earlier, Windows 11 requires a Microsoft account for home installation.

Moreover, you also need an internet connection before even booting into the desktop. However, there are some tricks to skip the mandatory sign-in. But, with the Rufus 3.19 version, you can bypass that signing. Procedure. For this reason, below we have shared a complete guide explaining the steps to bypass that are mandatory sign-in processes.

How to bypass a Windows 11 Microsoft account

With Windows 11, there are a lot of new additions going to be seen in the October month of this year. Microsoft is working on it to improve it as much as possible. However, Windows 11 22H2 requires a Microsoft account to sign in. However, the Windows Rufus 3.19 version allowed users to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account.

For bypassing a Windows 11 Microsoft account, there is a major option to do. It includes OOBE at the command prompt. Certainly, we will create a Microsoft account during the step and then create a local account after the setup ends. So, this is the major secret to bypassing that mandatory signing procedure.

Using the OOBE Bypass method is a more convenient and easy procedure than any normal user can do. It requires only a few steps to skip the Microsoft account requirement. So, without waiting any more, let’s get started.

Note: Before starting with the below steps, make sure to disable internet connectivity on your PC. Also, Confirm your PC should display the “Let Connect to Your Network” screen.

  1. Simply press SHIFT + F10 on your keyboard.
  2. Then, the Command Prompt will open on your desktop.
  3. Next, type OOBE\BYPASSNRO and press enter.
  4. Following this, you will see the “Let’s connect you to a network” screen.
  5. Now, select the “I don’t have Internet” option.
  6. Then, click on “Continue with limited setup.”.
  7. Next, create a local account and follow the on-screen instructions.
  8. That’s it. You’re done with bypassing the Windows 11 Microsoft account requirement.

Furthermore, if you do not want to create a Microsoft account for Windows 11, then follow the steps. As soon as possible. Because, after the arrival of Windows 22H2, these bypass tricks will not work, and you need to go through that hustle signing procedure. So, it would be your preference to use a local account or Microsoft.