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Martinezipo
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Jun 26, 2024
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Possible to install windows 11 without microsoft account?

Hello tech community members,   I'm new to Windows and want to install Windows 11 on a PC given by my dad, but I don't have a Microsoft account and I'm not planning to create one. I've heard that i...
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Obaileyy
Copper Contributor
Jun 26, 2024
Installing Windows 11 without Microsoft account, you won't be able to receive updates through Windows Update. You'll need to manually download and install updates from the Microsoft website or use third-party update tools. You can do this by using an offline activation method or purchasing a product key.
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    Constantine Zachariadis
    Copper Contributor
    Aug 26, 2024

    Obaileyy 

    I have numerous windows 11 pcs that receive updates and do not have a microsoft account

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    Astrambu
    Copper Contributor
    Aug 07, 2024

    Obaileyy this looks like an artificial you cannot do this and that. We could get updates for 30 years without an account

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    YetAnotherSystemsPerp
    Copper Contributor
    Aug 02, 2024

    Obaileyy this is what I will assume is unintentional misinformation. Setting up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account will not preclude you from getting updates. 

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