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Hupixdel
Aug 25, 2025Iron Contributor
Possible to install windows 11 with local account and skip microsoft account?
Has been working with Windows 10 for more than 10 years and I am still not a big fan of Microsoft account. The syncing is slow and very annyoying in my case. Now, I build a new PC and want to insta...
Samantha380
Aug 25, 2025Iron Contributor
A local account means:
- No syncing of settings across devices.
- You can still use the Microsoft Store and other Microsoft services by signing into individual apps (like Mail or Office).
- Some features, like "Windows Hello" facial recognition PIN login, may require a Microsoft account to fully enable.
You are not missing out on critical OS functionality by using a local account. The core experience of Windows 11 is identical.
By following these steps, you can easily install windows 11 with local account. And not being forced to use a Microsoft account for your primary login.