the last year closing ways to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account in Windows Insider preview builds, but there is apparently a new, remarkably simple workaround hiding in plain sight. On the latest Windows 11 Home installation media we tested, clicking the small “Learn more” link on the Microsoft account sign-in page unexpectedly takes OOBE straight to the screen to create a local account.
Works on Home & reportedly on Pro versions
Works on Home & reportedly on Pro versions