![]() ![]() I first came across this issue when doing Windows Autopilot deployments. Many people including those who don’t care about their privacy may feel more comfortable with having a local account.If you regular rotate the password for the local administrator account using a LAPS solution, for example, this becomes a right royal pain because password rotation will fail due to the requirement to change the password at next logon. However, Windows users like to have a choice. The advantages include access to services like Xbox, Your Phone, OneDrive, syncing your settings automatically across different devices and more. It goes without saying that there are benefits of setting up Windows with your Microsoft account, especially if you’re heavily invested in Microsoft’s ecosystem. On Apple products, the process isn’t mandatory and it is possible to set up your iPhone without creating an Apple ID, but certain apps or services like App Store may not work properly. For example, Google has always forced Google accounts on Android phones with Play services. Is it a good idea to force a Microsoft account? Of course, there’s a way to disable the internet connection requirement as well, but the process is complicated as it requires you to edit the OS files. On the other hand, an internet connection is mandatory on Windows 11. On Windows 10, if the machine isn’t online during installation, it is possible to set up a local account. ![]() It is hardly particularly convenient for the user, but this appears to be the simplest workaround. This will result in an error message, but you’ll be able to click on the ‘Next’ button and create a local account. This is the case only if you choose to set up the device for personal use. If you select the Work or school account option, you will be prompted to use your organization’s domain instead.Īt the moment, it is still possible to bypass the account requirement by entering a non-existent Microsoft account email and password. In Build 22616, Windows 10 Pro installations are forcing the setup of a Microsoft account and users must have an active internet connection during the installation process. ![]()
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