🚫 No More Microsoft Account Needed During Setup!
Tired of being forced to use a Microsoft Account when installing Windows?
Good news — you can bypass the Microsoft Account requirement and create a local user instead!
This updated 2025 guide shows you exactly how to do it safely and quickly.
🧭 Step 1: Open Command Prompt
When you see the “Is this the right country or region?” screen during Windows setup:
👉 Press Shift + F10 (or Fn + Shift + F10 on laptops) to open Command Prompt.
👤 Step 2: Create a Local User Account
Type the following commands one by one:
(Replace “YourUserName” with the name you want for your account.)
These commands create your local user, make it an administrator, and remove any temporary setup accounts.
🧩 Step 3: Edit the Windows Registry
Now type:
Press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
Navigate to:
Then:
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Delete these entries:
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DefaultAccountAction -
DefaultAccountSAMName -
DefaultAccountSID
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Rename
LaunchUserOOBE→ to →SkipMachineOOBE -
Set the value to
1
🔄 Step 4: Restart Your PC
Type the following command and press Enter:
Your PC will restart immediately.
When it powers back on, you can finish Windows setup using the local account you created — no Microsoft Account needed!
✅ You’re Done!
You’ve successfully bypassed the Microsoft Account requirement during Windows setup.
Now you can use your PC with a local account, full admin rights, and no forced sign-in.
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