I have done this many times using the following method.
It has worked every time for me.
I can't see a reason using the method you describe so if there is indeed a reason, please enlighten me. I certainly don't know everything.
Disable internet requirements
On the "Sign in" page, use these steps:
Use the "Shift + F10" keyboard shortcut to open Command Prompt.
Type the following command to release the current network configuration and press Enter:
oobe\bypassnroQuick note: The command is a single phrase without spaces.
Computer will boot automatically, and you may need to start the out-of-box experience again.
Click the "I don't have internet" option.
@VolodymyrKotylo has informed me that an addition step is required although I have not seen it myself.
"One more step is needed after reboot: "ipconfig /release" on the sign in screen. And after that press "go back" and you'll see the username input screen"
Source (even though I already knew how to do this, the person I scraped this text from deserves credit)
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September 14, 2025 - 今、Windows11 22H2で必ず入力を求められるMicrosoftアカウントが回避できると”[email protected]”が話題になっています。
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Making this post as I just had to deal with the newest patch that is preventing old methods.
When entering a fake email such as [email protected], new versions of Windows 11 no longer allow those emails and force you back.
Using the OOBE\BYPASSNRO works only if it is the first thing you do. On the computer I was working on I had already connected it to a network and the OOBE command would not let me set up a local user. On another device I ran that command first and it worked fine.
I was able to make a new user by entering an email with a few swears in it and any password and that yielded the old result of letting me add a new user.
Hope this helps!
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I'm a little late to this thread, but for any future visitors (as of 5/2/2024), this is what worked for me: OOBE\BYPASSNRO (nope) Fake email (nope) At the account entry screen, press Shift+F10. Command prompt opens. Type: ipconfig /release Close the command prompt. Click the left arrow to go back a screen. Click Next. Enjoy!
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I just use a custom unattended script during install that automatically creates a local account and completely bypasses online signup.
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Windows will now restart and start with the other settings until Windows 11 is installed correctly with a local account. When logging in, “The user name or password is incorrect” now appears. Simply press OK and select the right account at the bottom left of screen.
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Only you can decide if Laplink is appropriate. You need to ensure that the version of the software on the old PCs is still the correct version for Windows 11. Laplink should work for most apps. You should also consider which apps you really want to carry forward.
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May 11, 2022 - When the setup gets to the screen where you are required to add a MSA, simply add a fake email address, but it must be formatted like an email address or it will return an error, you can't just type nothankyou.
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If you receive a brand-new Windows 11 24H2 for Christmas and you do not want a Microsoft account, there is still a way around the Microsoft account mandate. It’s a little trickier now but not impossible. The old “enter [email protected]” for a bogus email address trick no longer works.
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June 28, 2022 - There are several documented ways to do so, but I found that some methods have stopped working with Windows 11 22H2. And though I describe two methods in the upcoming book, Windows 11 Field Guide, this is the simplest way to sign in to Windows 11 with a local account.
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June 4, 2024 - The loophole in question could have previously been used when Microsoft prompted you to sign in to the account during Windows 11 setup. It worked by using a blocked email, such as [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected].
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In October-ish 2023 I found a way to disable the ‘required’, automatic Windows 11 Microsoft account connection to the cloud.
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