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WyattPhillips
Apr 18, 2025Iron Contributor
How to install Windows 10 without Microsoft account?
Hi guys, I recently DIY'd a new computer to install Windows 10, but wanted to use a local account the entire time instead of tying in a Microsoft account. During the installation process, the system...
- Apr 18, 2025
If you feel the command line approach is too complicated, then use a dedicated tool to help you out. Simply import the Windows 10 ISO and enable the system bypass option. That's!
https://www.ammdiy.com/install-windows-10-without-microsoft-account
John_Weiss
Jun 23, 2025Copper Contributor
If all else fails, there's still another way to do this.
- Install Windows with your Microsoft account
- Create a new admin user of type local.
- Log out of the default Microsoft account and log into the new local admin
- Delete the Microsoft account
That's If. For security, I recommend you create a local non-admin account for day-to-day usage.