Setting up a new laptop - How do I get around needing a Microsoft account? (lemmy.world)

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Title I do not want a Microsoft account. Microsoft doesn't need any more info about me than they already have. Thanks

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[-] otherbarry@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 week ago

Haven't tested this with the most recent Windows 11 installer but in the past what I do during the install is select that I'm setting the system up for a corporate / domain account. From there it allows to enter a normal Windows username/password like normal (you don't actually need a domain name but you can make one up if you want).

[-] Matt@lemdro.id 5 points 1 week ago

That is only an option on the Pro version. Most computers come with Home.

[-] tal@lemmy.today 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I use Linux, so I haven't run into this myself, but I assume that one can buy a copy of Windows 11 Pro separately from the PC itself, even if one doesn't currently have the Pro edition.

kagis

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/windows-11-pro/dg7gmgf0d8h4

Yeah. Though this says that they're currently out-of-stock of the USB installer.

[-] otherbarry@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago

True, forgot all about the Pro/Home differences. Yet another reason to avoid Windows Home editions. To be fair OP didn't mention if they are on Windows 11 Home or Pro but perhaps you're right maybe they're on a Home edition.

Another comment mentioned Rufus which works well for Windows 11 Pro but I haven't tested it with a current Windows 11 Home installer so can't be sure how well it works for that.

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