I want to install and setup windows 11 with a local account for 25H2

Be noted! This trick (OOBE\BYPASSNRO)  no longer for Windows 11 25H2. Don't waste time if you want to set up windows 11 with a local account.

To install and setup Windows 11 25H2 with a local account, follow these steps. This process ensures you can perform a clean installation or upgrade and configure Windows with a local account instead of a Microsoft account.

Upgrading Existing Windows 11 to 25H2 and Converting to Local Account
1. Check for the Update:

• Go to Settings > Windows Update.
• If 25H2 is available, download and install it.

2. Create a Local Account:

• After the upgrade, Windows might use a Microsoft account for sign-in.
• To switch to a local account:
      Go to Settings > Accounts > Your info.
      Click "Sign in with a local account instead".
      Follow prompts to create a local user.

About how to setup Windows 11 with local account. When you reach the account creation step, look for options like "Offline account" or "Skip for now". If prompted to sign in, choose options to continue with a local account.  If you’ve already set up with a Microsoft account and want a clean start, consider reinstalling via the bootable USB method.

To setup Windows 11 with local account, follow these steps:

1. Disable online accounts during setup:

• Before proceeding with the setup, go to the BIOS settings of your PC and disable Secure Boot.
• Save the changes and exit the BIOS settings.
• Insert the Windows 11 installation media and boot from it.
• When the setup process starts, click on "Next" to proceed.
• Click on "I don't have a product key" and then click on "Next."
• Accept the terms and conditions, then click on "Next."
• Click on "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)" to proceed with a clean installation.
• Select the drive where you want to install Windows 11 and click on "Next."
• Windows 11 will start installing.
• Once the installation is complete, click on "Restart now" to restart your PC.

2. Create a local account during the OOBE:

• When your PC boots up for the first time, you'll be taken through the OOBE.
• Click on "Next" to proceed.
• You'll be asked to sign in with a Microsoft account or create a new account.
• Click on "Skip this step" to bypass the Microsoft account prompt.
• Click on "Next" to proceed.
• Click on "Local account" and then click on "Next."
• Enter a local account name and password, then click on "Next."
• You'll be asked to set up a PIN or a password for your account. Choose "None" to skip this step.
• Click on "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

If you are a developer, to setup Windows 11 with local account. You can use the Windows 11 preview build and use the offlineaccount registry value to disable Microsoft account sign-in during the OOBE. However, this method is not officially supported by Microsoft and may not work on all versions of Windows 11.

Here is a clear, step-by-step guide for performing a clean installation of Windows 11 and setup Windows 11 with local account.

Prerequisites

• A Windows 11 Installation Media: This should be a USB flash drive created with the official Microsoft Media Creation Tool.
• Your New PC: Configured in the BIOS/UEFI to boot from the USB drive.

How to Setup Windows 11 with local account:

1. Boot from the USB: Start your PC with the installation USB plugged in. It should load the Windows Setup screen.
2. Select Language & Keyboard: Choose your preferred language, time format, and keyboard layout. Click "Next".
3. Install Now: Click the "Install now" button.
4. Activate Windows: Enter your product key if you have one. If you don't, click "I don't have a product key". You can activate Windows later.
5. Select OS Version: Choose the edition of Windows 11 you want to install (e.g., Windows 11 Home or Pro). Click "Next".
6. Accept License Terms: Accept the license agreement and click "Next".
7. Choose Installation Type: Select "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)".
8. Partition Selection: You'll see a list of drives. Select each existing partition on the drive you want to install to and click "Delete". (Warning: This will erase all data on that drive!). You should end up with a single "Unallocated Space" entry. Select it and click "Next". Windows will create the necessary partitions automatically.
9. The installation will now run. Your PC will restart several times.

Unfortunate, the Home version of Windows 11 doesn't provide a built-in local account option. It requires you to sign in with a Microsoft account during the out-of-box setup (OOBE). However, there is a hidden method that allows you to bypass the internet requirement and create a local account instead.

This trick uses a simple command to restart the setup in a special mode where you can skip connecting to the internet.

To set up windows 11 without Microsoft account, boot from your Windows 11 USB or DVD installer, choose your language and keyboard layout, and click Next → Install now. Proceed until "Let’s connect you to a network" appears This is the screen where Windows normally forces you to connect to Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Don't connect yet.

Press Shift + F10 on your keyboard to open a Command Prompt window. Type the following command exactly and press Enter:

OOBE\BYPASSNRO

After a few seconds, the computer will restart. Once it returns to the setup screen, you'll now see a "I don't have internet" option. This allows you to continue by installing Windows 11 with local account.

Enter a username, optionally a password, and answer the security questions if prompted. Continue through the privacy and device settings screens until the installation finishes. You'll log into Windows 11 using a local account.

For setting up Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education, you’re not required to use a Microsoft account. You can easily create a local account instead, one that keeps your data stored only on your PC and doesn't sync settings or files to the cloud.

How to set up Windows 11 with a local account

Step 1:  Boot from your Windows 11 installation media (USB or DVD) and follow the usual setup prompts — language, keyboard, and region.

Step 2: When you reach the "Let’s connect you to a network" screen, you can connect to Wi-Fi or Ethernet. For Pro editions, this step won't force you to sign in online.

Step 3: Select this option when prompted about who will use the device, then click Next.

Step 4: On the "Sign in with Microsoft" page, look for the small text link "Sign-in options" under the email field.

Step 5: Choose Offline account to continue without using a Microsoft login.

Step 6: Microsoft will try to persuade you to sign in — just click “Limited experience” at the bottom.

Step 7: Type a username and (optionally) a password, plus security questions if asked. Click Next after each step.

Step 8: Follow the remaining setup screens to install Windows 11 with local account. Once complete, Windows 11 will start with your local account as the main user.