Using a local account on Windows 11 has its benefits, as explained by Microsoft on accident.
  • Microsoft inadvertently highlighted the benefits of using a local account over a Microsoft account on Windows 11 in a recent support page update.
  • Using a local account allows for offline sign-in, is independent of cloud services, and limits settings, files, and applications to a single device, enhancing privacy.
  • Despite these benefits, Microsoft requires internet access or workarounds for the initial setup of Windows 11, making it challenging to use a local account from the start.
  • @GeorgimusPrimeEnglish
    7•6 months ago

    Newer versions won’t allow you run the command prompt in the initial setup environment.

    • @codenamekinoEnglish
      2•6 months ago

      I successfully did it on a brand new Inspiron laptop yesterday morning. I do regular device configs for my organization, and the moment this stops working, I’ll be here to rage about it!

      • @GeorgimusPrimeEnglish
        1•6 months ago

        That’s good. I had to install from and older iso.

        • @codenamekinoEnglish
          1•6 months ago

          Out of curiosity, is that W11 Home or Pro? I don’t deal with home at all, I wonder if that’s the difference.

          • @GeorgimusPrimeEnglish
            1•6 months ago

            I think it was Home. I never completed the OOBE to find out.