https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/install-windows-11-without-microsoft-account Cut off the Internet 1. Hit Shift + F10. A command prompt appears. 2. Type ipconfig /release and hit Enter to disable Internet. Using the "No Thank You" Method to Install Windows 11 with a Local Account 1. Enter no@thankyou.com as the email address and click Next when Windows 11 setup prompts you to log into your Microsoft account. no@thankyou.com 2. Enter any text you want in the password field and click Sign in. Download and launch Rufus version 3.19 or higher. Remove requirement for an online Microsoft account