# Can Windows 11 PRO be installed and used without an account?

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/can-windows-11-pro-be-installed-and-used-without-an-account/26061
**Category:** Questions
**Created:** 2025-03-23T12:37:39Z
**Posts:** 16

## Post 1 by @Shark2847 — 2025-03-23T12:37:39Z

Can Windows 11 PRO be installed and used without an account?

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## Post 2 by @Bhaelros — 2025-03-23T12:47:09Z

Yes.

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## Post 3 by @Shark2847 — 2025-03-23T13:10:33Z

Yes, as in just like that or i have to do some workarounds?

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## Post 4 by @anon39279085 — 2025-03-23T13:11:39Z

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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## Post 5 by @Shark2847 — 2025-03-23T13:18:46Z

What about after the install? Can i switch to a local account and logout from the account somehow?

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## Post 6 by @Bhaelros — 2025-03-23T13:41:45Z

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.

 ![image](//forum-uploads.privacyguidesusercontent.com/original/2X/6/6615fbcf6b62bc6ef02030e13392d25f80f2c648.jpeg)

 ![image](//forum-uploads.privacyguidesusercontent.com/original/2X/3/38d3e24f55d9d71b2ee80a2d3261cf505be715f9.jpeg)

 ![image](//forum-uploads.privacyguidesusercontent.com/original/2X/7/705a4b5d5f5e820aec9ef73e013a8ddc4fee8253.jpeg)

 ![image](//forum-uploads.privacyguidesusercontent.com/original/2X/e/edec15ee569adc96f7b843b4e32506af2e7190cc.jpeg)

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## Post 7 by @anon39279085 — 2025-03-23T13:52:19Z

still not guaranteed this will work forever but fine.

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## Post 8 by @anon39279085 — 2025-03-23T13:52:58Z

Can’t comment on that, I don’t think so. Not sure.

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## Post 9 by @Bhaelros — 2025-03-23T13:57:00Z

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.

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## Post 10 by @anon39279085 — 2025-03-23T13:57:51Z

do you have to make it join an AD Domain or just pretend that you’re gonna do it to microsoft.

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## Post 11 by @Bhaelros — 2025-03-23T14:02:13Z

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.

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## Post 12 by @anon39279085 — 2025-03-23T14:03:40Z

sp pretending to microsoft, good, fair enough

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## Post 13 by @anon99163603 — 2025-03-23T14:37:37Z

I think this is an EU thing.

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## Post 14 by @anon39279085 — 2025-03-23T14:41:07Z

it is not, Active Directory is an international thing meaning anyone has the option.

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## Post 15 by @dramsay1 — 2025-03-23T15:33:50Z

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.

> **[Reddit - The heart of the internet](https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1h6x4rz/windows_11_users_is_it_still_possible_to_install/)**

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## Post 16 by @ihateKYC — 2025-03-25T04:37:40Z

I have reinstalled this OS several times this year without a account being required.