NO Microsoft Account Needed: Windows 11 Local Setup (2026)

Are you frustrated that Windows 11 forces you to sign in with a Microsoft account during installation? You are not alone. In this guide, I will show you the definitive "Rufus Fix" to completely remove the online account requirement and set up a local user account right from the start. By using a specific, hidden feature in the Rufus USB tool, you can create a bootable Windows 11 installation drive that bypasses the "Let's connect you to a network" screen and the mandatory Microsoft sign-in. This is the safest, fastest, and easiest way to get a clean Windows install without needing internet access or an outlook email. In this video, you will learn: • How to download the official Windows 11 ISO. • The exact settings to use in Rufus to enable the bypass. • How to check the "Remove requirement for an online Microsoft account" toggle. • A walkthrough of the Windows setup proving the local account fix works. Stop using complicated command prompt hacks or unplugging your ethernet cable. Use this simple Rufus method for a hassle-free installation. Subscribe for more Windows tips, tricks, and PC fix guides! // Previous video // Previous video showing 9 different methods: https://youtu.be/uElWqzjC1eI // Software // Download Windows 11 ISO here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11 Rufus: https://rufus.ie/en/ Unattended XML: https://schneegans.de/windows/unattend-generator/ // David's SOCIAL // Discord: https://discord.com/invite/usKSyzb X: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@davidbombal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidbombal Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gERfuriI96efWWLQQ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/davidbombal Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-bombal/id1466865532 // MY STUFF // https://www.ama