![]() You can then click “Skip” to skip the Microsoft account creation process. If you’re connected to Wi-Fi, disconnect.Īfter you do, try creating a Microsoft account and you’ll see a “Something went wrong” error message. ![]() If you have a computer with an Ethernet cable, unplug it. Windows 10 Professional (Pro) If you’re using Windows 10 Professional, you can create a local account by selecting the Domain Join option at the lower left side of the setup screen. ![]() Thankfully, there is one hidden way around this process on Windows 10 Home: You can disconnect your computer from the network. In the Who’s going to use this PC screen, create an offline account and sign in to Windows 10 without using a Microsoft account. How to Create a Local User Account Instead Windows 10 offers no option to create a local account from within the setup process. That’s right-if you don’t want a Microsoft account, Microsoft says you need to sign in with one anyway and then remove it later. Finish going through Windows setup, then select the Start button and go to Settings > Accounts > Your info and select Sign in with a local account instead. If you’d prefer not to have a Microsoft account associated with your device, you can remove it. If you do, Windows 10’s Setup says this is how you can avoid signing in with a Microsoft account: You might click “Learn More” to find more information about the account creation process. ![]() If you try to click “Next” or “Create account,” Windows 10 will ask you for “a valid email address, phone number, or Skype name.” There’s no apparent way around it.
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