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The video provides a detailed guide on bypassing the Microsoft Account requirement during the setup of Windows 11 Home Edition, focusing on methods that enable the creation of a local account instead. Using a Dell machine with features like secure boot and TPM, the presenter initially attempts traditional methods including disabling Wi-Fi and using random email addresses during the setup process, which have previously become ineffective due to Microsoft's continual updates.
The successful workaround involves using a combination of keyboard shortcuts (Shift + Function 10, Windows key + R) to open the Run command and "ms-settings:recovery," allowing access to the system recovery screen. From there, the presenter creates a local account by strategically enabling and disabling Wi-Fi, along with providing necessary credentials like name, password, and security questions. The video confirms the process by setting up two local accounts and verifying their functionality without a Microsoft account, highlighting the method's effectiveness as of June 2024.
Throughout, the video emphasizes the struggle due to Microsoft's ongoing efforts to block such bypass methods and encourages viewer feedback on the current effectiveness of the described techniques.
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In this part of the video, the presenter explains how to bypass the Microsoft Account requirement while setting up Windows 11 Home Edition. The video targets users of Windows 11 Home Edition specifically, as bypassing the account requirement is easier for Pro and Enterprise editions. The presenter demonstrates the process using a Dell machine with secure boot and TPM enabled, featuring an i7 6th generation CPU. The video outlines method one, mentioning that a registry hack, method two, will be covered separately. The presenter begins by describing the initial Out of Box Experience (OOBE) setup steps, including selecting a region, keyboard layout, and connecting to the internet. He advises disconnecting the network cable and using wireless, though the process should also work with an ethernet connection. After agreeing to the license terms and skipping the computer name step, the system proceeds with updates and restarts. He highlights that previously effective email tricks no longer work, and introduces a new, accidentally discovered method that involves using the Windows Run command.
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In this part of the video, the presenter describes the process of accessing the system recovery screen by using a combination of Shift + Function 10 and then Windows key + R to open the Run command and entering “ms-settings:recovery”. The presenter initially attempts to bypass the Microsoft Account requirement on a Windows 11 Home setup by disabling Wi-Fi at the appropriate screen but finds this method no longer effective. Despite repeated attempts, including toggling Wi-Fi on and off, the trick does not work. The presenter then contemplates using a registry hack but decides to try another method, which ultimately proves successful. The speaker highlights the difficulty of finding reliable workarounds due to Microsoft’s continual blocking of these methods and encourages viewers to comment on the current effectiveness of this workaround.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses a method to create a new local account on a device without needing to create a Microsoft account. The key steps involve enabling Wi-Fi to start the process, then disabling it partway through. By using a random email and bypassing the requirement for an internet connection, the speaker successfully progresses through the setup process. Despite not being connected to the internet, they manage to set up a local user account by providing necessary details. This method allows users to avoid the mandatory creation of a Microsoft account while setting up their device.
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In this part of the video, the host explains how to set up a new local account on a Windows device with no internet connection. They detail the steps of entering and confirming a password, answering security questions, and pressing ‘next,’ which leads to an “oops, lost internet connection” message. The host demonstrates using a keyboard shortcut (Shift + Function 10) to open the command prompt, navigating to the recovery screen, connecting to a Wi-Fi network, and proceeding to define privacy settings. After setting up the account, the host ensures it’s a local account by immediately disabling Wi-Fi before accepting the terms, showing it conducted offline. The process concludes by enabling Wi-Fi again to show the Microsoft account status and confirming the account setup was successful.
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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to set up a second local account on a computer. They access eBay to check internet connectivity, confirming their local account is working. The presenter then proceeds to create a second local account by navigating to the ‘Other users’ section and choosing to add a user without a Microsoft account. They provide the necessary information, such as the name, password, and security questions. After setting up the account, they log into it, adjust privacy settings, and confirm that it is a local admin account. The presenter mentions that this bypass method is valid as of June 2024 and encourages viewers to like and subscribe to the channel.