Can Windows 11 PRO be installed and used without an account?
Yes.
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Yes, as in just like that or i have to do some workarounds?
No
@Shark2847 Microsoft started requiring Microsoft accounts even on the pro editions now, so the only way to bypass it now is OOBE\BYPASSNRO method
Granted im not sure if the classic disconnect the internet works on the pro edition but if not it’s the only way now.
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What about after the install? Can i switch to a local account and logout from the account somehow?
That is wrong. You don’t need to use any commands. Below is how you create a local account at installation phase. It is in German, but options are same.
still not guaranteed this will work forever but fine.
Can’t comment on that, I don’t think so. Not sure.
Unless they decide to remove AD domain support or force it at the installation time, this should work. It is basically enabling a local user to join an AD domain.
I used latest Windows 24H2 installation to create this.
Other way to bypass this is to create an iso with Rufus or NTlite.
do you have to make it join an AD Domain or just pretend that you’re gonna do it to microsoft.
You don’t need to join a domain. It creates a local user as seen in the screenshots. If you have a local AD domain you are free to join but that is not required.
sp pretending to microsoft, good, fair enough
I think this is an EU thing.
it is not, Active Directory is an international thing meaning anyone has the option.
I was able to install Windows 11 Pro on a new laptop using the OOBE method about 3 months ago. Here’s a link to discussion about it on a platform that used to be great but now censors and bans people for no reason and uses bogus CQS scores to tell you you are a worthless contributor.
I have reinstalled this OS several times this year without a account being required.
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