How can I set up a local account on Windows 11 Home?

What I've seen reported is to let Windows guide you through its setup, and afterwards just create a new local account and delete the Microsoft-linked one right away. Make sure you’ve got an admin account set up before removing any!

Unfortunately, Windows 11 Home doesn't allow you to join a domain; that's only for Pro versions. Can you tell me what happens when you try to open the command prompt?

I know that the latest Windows update made things a bit tricky for local accounts, but it's totally doable. Just keep pushing through the prompts, and you should be able to set one up eventually. Don't lose hope!

One method to try is using an autounattend.xml file. There's a generator online that can help you create one easily and automate other settings too.

When you're at the screen prompting for a Microsoft account: 1. Press SHIFT + F10 (or SHIFT + FN + F10 on some Dell PCs). 2. Enter the commands 'net.exe user 'username' 'password' /add' and 'net.exe localgroup Administrators 'username' /add'. 3. Then continue with 'cd oobe' and 'msoobe.exe && shutdown.exe -r'. After the restart, you should be able to log into the local account.