How can I install Windows 11 without creating a Microsoft account?
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QuietPine47
I have an official Windows 11 installation USB, but I need a second USB to transfer the wireless driver because I do not have an Ethernet cable. I only have a Chromebook, so I cannot use a Windows-based tool to modify the installer. During setup, Windows requires an internet connection and a Microsoft account, and the bypass commands I found online no longer seem to work. Is there still a way to create a local account and continue the installation without Wi-Fi?
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At the account or network setup screen, press Shift + F10 to open Command Prompt. Then run `start ms-cxh:localonly`. This should open the local-account setup dialog, allowing you to create an account without signing in to Microsoft or connecting to Wi-Fi.
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QuietPine47: I tried the command without `start`, so I’ll try it again with the full command included.