Windows 11 Moments and local account setup

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Does anybody know if these “moments” updates change any of the Microsoft account bypass methods when initially setting up Windows 11? As in they’ll no longer work anymore? Or is that more likely to happen with the next feature update version? I’ve been looking into buying a new laptop but would rather hold off if I can’t create a local account.

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Ry wrote:

Does anybody know if these “moments” updates change any of the Microsoft account bypass methods when initially setting up Windows 11? As in they’ll no longer work anymore?

Most unlikely.

Ry wrote:

Or is that more likely to happen with the next feature update version?

Yes.

Ry wrote:

I’ve been looking into buying a new laptop but would rather hold off if I can’t create a local account.

Whatever happens on setup, it will always be possible to switch from signing in with a Microsoft account to a local account after the event:

How to switch from Microsoft account to local account on Windows 11

Windows 11 Pro version 22H2 build 22621.1778 + Microsoft 365 + Edge

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That method doesn’t work anymore, at least with one of the newer versions of Windows 11 22H2.  I tried that method yesterday, and I couldn’t find the “log in with a local account” link.  I had to stay with my Microsoft account.

Mark

 

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It’s still there, under Settings, Accounts, Your info:

Windows 11 Pro version 22H2 build 22621.1778 + Microsoft 365 + Edge

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I set up a new Win11 laptop a month or so ago.
When it asks for a Microsoft ID (email address) enter “no@thankyou.com” (no quotes) and any password. It should complain of an error and allow the creation of a Local ID (may call it a “limited” ID).

You shouldn’t have to create a Microsoft ID then change it after the initial installation process.

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Is the oobe\bypassnro method also a viable option? Found it in this article under Bypass 1: https://www.ghacks.net/2023/01/26/how-to-bypass-the-microsoft-account-requirement-during-windows-setup/

I saw this video that says that even with that method, after reconnecting the internet, doing updates and restarting the computer, you might still get a prompt to create a Microsoft account. I don’t know what he meant and unfortunately he didn’t show what that looks like. Starts around 7:14 in this video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOUcvgqOV-0

No big deal honestly. If the “no@thankyou.com” email method works perfectly fine I’ll just go with that.

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