Don't give Microsoft what they want...

Don't log in to Microsoft when installing windows! Here's how to bypass their MS account requirements!

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[dennisd]

We definitely need a law against crooked software companies that want our private information.

[Eremon]

As a former tech and somebody that has installed Windows at least a million times by now, it never ceases to amaze me how often Microshaft changes subtle things about the installation process. Usually the change just makes it a pain for techs and PC support folk. It literally got to the point I decided to switch my career to carpentry. I see things haven't changed in the PC industry. Thanks for helping keep everyone's head above water Jay. Cheers.

[skaruts]

_"They just won't get the data they're hoping _*_you paid to give them."_*

That was so appropriately put. 👍🍻

[FXC]

I getting ready to start my first build, man I've done so much research I was actually over loaded with info so much so I couldn't make up my mind about components even though I was pretty sure what kind of build I wanted. Then low and behold I found YOU. Thank the lord. I very much like the way you explain things straight and to the point, not to much flowering or explanations more complex than the actual procedure, you know what I mean. Anyway, because of that I now have all my components sorted out, especially the GPU which was the hardest thing to pick, ready to make "informed" purchases on them and with your follow ups/ after build set up I should be up and running soon. Thanks again, man, you really helped me out. Oh and yes I will follow this up once I get up and running. Sorry for the long winded thank you.

[vensroofcat]

Can't do this often enough! It's mind boggling that you have to repeatedly tell a company that you don't want to be stalked. And they just ignore it completely and try to cripple your legitimate attempts harder and harder. Definitely like.

[icosli]

As an grunt work IT guy who does lots of windows imaging, this makes me happy that other people are spreading the word. In my own funny experience I also found that if you get to the login page on accident and it wont let you back out but you cant seem to remember any fancy command prompt lines just type in "a" into the username and password for the login and it will move you to creating a local account. Not sure if it works for all win 11 versions but its worth a shot.

[tombrazier]

Thank you Jay. Completely with you on the whole not wanting to log in to MS account for standalone machine. One trick I have found for working out which process is the naughty one is to sort by CPU usage in Task Manager and then just run the mouse back and forth over the window you want to find. Handling all the WM_MOUSEMOVE window messages will trigger enough CPU usage to be noticeable.

[kevinranders]

Thanks for this video. SO many reset guides for resale videos and none of them talk about this.

[TurntableTV]

Man, hiding that MS account requirement behind the "search" process is a new low for Microsoft.

[Woupsme]

It's appalling how difficult this has to be

[danegay]

The initial bypass trick still works as of 7/3/23. I havent connected to the internet for updates yet but I just finished my new build and installed W11 and this still works so far. Thanks for protecting the people Jay!!

[MrBledi]

when you mount windows image with rufus it directly gives you the option to tick and bypass required login and disable tracking, very useful

[kennyayala]

Note for anyone working on a laptop: If the Shift + F10 combo doesn't work, and your laptop keyboard has a Fn button, try holding that down -- sometimes that F10 button is mapped by default as a media key (like mute, increase/decrease volume, etc.) and you need to hold Fn to get the Function Row to work.
-- Your friendly neighborhood IT tech

[signtech]

As for taking part in both PC builds and OS editing I really appreciate the additional details and tips given in both aspects here on JTC - as being in support of the end user whether beginners or advanced levels alike....good job and always looking forward to the future solutions you guys give so well - especially in today's tech with the newer obstacles to tackle along the way.

[MrVoayer]

Valuable and helpful ! We should have seen your screen when you pressed Ctrl-Shift-Esc and that "Search" process but, yes, this is valuable and helpful video !

[ryannnftw]

This still works a year later, thank you so much Jayz.

I had gotten a new Samsung 990 Pro 4TB cause I ran out of space and decided to go all out. Wanted a fresh new install of windows, everything. Well when I switched my drives around and installed it, my wifi wasn’t working anymore despite me KNOWING that it works and everything is updated lmao. This helped me a lot. I messed up in the beginning because I was using forward slash not back slash and thought I was losing my mind.

[SleepyRPGman]

You can also install group policy editor through command prompt and not allow Microsoft accounts to be created/log in. Thanks for the information Jay, very helpful

[thepalemoonlt]

This method is fine but the newest version of Rufus will modify the iso to automatically bypass it and make a local account. It will also automatically opt you out of any data collection. All you have to do is select a Windows 10 or 11 iso, and it will prompt you and ask if you want to do any of those things. For Windows 11 you can also modify to remove the check for supported processors and tpm.

[discfanatic]

Thanks J just used this after biod headaches on a new 7800 x3d this was a major headache you are a lifesaver 👍👍

[robertthurman]

Thanks, I'm getting ready to do a new computer. Its been 10 years since my last build and things have changed a lot.