How do I prevent Microsoft Account Checking in Windows 11?

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  1. RobertX

    RobertX MDL Member

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    I know that Rufus somehow gets ride of that issue, but I have very few USB sticks and I usually have many uses for one of them. For example, for one of my sticks, I use it to install Windows and Linux OSes as well as to carry files to and fro my workplace. I fear that I might lose it and have to buy more. Whatever.

    Long story short, I want a permanent solution to eliminating the Microsoft account problem checking to the latest version of Windows 11, so is there a tool that can filter out the account check, preferably making a newer image from it in the process like the Win 11 Boot And Upgrade FiX KiT v2.2 tool?

    Thanks for the help, and apologies if this is not the right forum.
     
  2. AveYo

    AveYo MDL Expert

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    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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  4. scaramonga

    scaramonga MDL Senior Member

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    Get yourself an external SSD (USB-C), 1Tb should do, and ditch the need for 'ten a penny' sticks ;)
     
  5. SPDIF

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    You also can on the question for your account, type in random email address. It will give an error and you can make local account.
     
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    Carlos Detweiller Emperor of Ice-Cream

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    #6 Carlos Detweiller, Aug 30, 2022
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    Not working for Windows 11 Home (SL) Editions, AFAIK. But even then, with having access to the almighty command line (SHIFT+F10) and knowing a bit of computer kung-fu, all can be circumvented.
     
  7. SPDIF

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    Will test that out in VMware, i always use PRO version of windows.
     
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  8. CaptainKirk1966

    CaptainKirk1966 Former MDL Guru

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    Do you have details on the needed kung-fu?

    ( I think maybe I see it in script mentioned by AveYo...)
     
  9. SPDIF

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    Yes, like this.

    1. Disable the Internet connection before starting setup, e.g., by disconnecting the LAN cable or disabling Wi-Fi.
    2. Windows will display a "Let's connect you to a network" or similar screen. ...
    3. On the screen, use Shift-F10 to open a command prompt window.
    4. Type OOBE\BYPASSNRO and hit the Enter-key.
    The other option is this;


    1. Enter no@thankyou.com as the email address and click Next when Windows 11 setup prompts you to log into your Microsoft account. ...
    2. Enter any text you want in the password field and click Sign in. ...
    3. Click Next. ...
    4. Enter the username you want to use.
     
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  10. AveYo

    AveYo MDL Expert

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    Shift+F10: OOBE\BYPASSNRO
    that's is actually a system32\oobe\bypassnro.cmd script, that sets a reg key and restarts - since cmd opens in system32, that's the shortest form to type it
    you don't have to mess with the connection when using this, it makes the I don't have internet option visible afterwards
    and ofc, if you're online, entering user: a password: a (or test@test.com test) usually works to bypass MSA
     
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    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    The easiest script-less options are mentioned here too: https://forums.mydigitallife.net/th...t-on-win-11-home-sl.84109/page-3#post-1737930

     
  12. RobertX

    RobertX MDL Member

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    More apologies.

    I will only use Windows 11 Pro, so no, I won't care about Windows 11 Home.
     
  13. RobertX

    RobertX MDL Member

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    #13 RobertX, Sep 2, 2022
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    OK, where in the media do I put the autounattend.xml file in?

    EDIT: I just read that it must be on the root of the setup folder. Does that mean that it must be where the setup.exe file is since that is the root of the media?

    EDIT: OK, testing done, I now have the answer file do its thing.