Learn how to bypass the Microsoft account requirement on Windows 11 25H2. I show 10 methods to create a local account, from OOBE commands to registry hacks, ensuring you can install without internet.

// Channels to follow //
The Grumpy Sysadmin: https://www.youtube.com/@UCqUO6Q6WusCK6d4kV8HMK_A 
TheHowToGuy123: https://www.youtube.com/@UCyYgK5RlUAGG9MYf40IEyRg 
CyberCPU: https://www.youtube.com/@UCMuAUiKC29C5qM6_ZTY9Xww 
Memory: https://www.youtube.com/@UCpFxsy-mzKIIX14aOH-veXg 

// HOW TO DO IT //
NOTE: These are my notes. Please let me know if I made a mistake and I will fix them.

Method 1: localonly
Shift F10 to open cmd
start ms-cxh:localonly (Stopped working in latest versions)

Method 2: bypassnro
Shift F10 to open cmd
Turn off internet and then run this: oobe\bypassnro (Stopped working in latest versions)

Method 3: Developer console
Press Control+Shift+J to open Developer Console
and then type this: WinJS.Application.restart(“ms-cxh:localonly”)

Method 4: Registry add BypassNPO
Shift F10 to open cmd
Run regedit
Registry value add:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\OOBE
DWord 32-bit value
BypassNRO
Set value to 1
Shutdown /r /t 0

Method 5: Registry HideOnlineAccountScreens
Shift F10 to open cmd
Run regedit
Registry value add:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\OOBE
New 32-bit value
HideOnlineAccountScreens
Set value to 1

Method 6: local user:
Shift F10 to open cmd
net user "username" * /add
net localgroup administrators "username" /add
cd oobe
msoobe && shutdown -r

Method 7: local user more complex:
Shift F10 to open cmd
net user "username" * /add
net localgroup administrators "username" /add
net user "username" /active:yes
net user "username" /expires:never
net user "Administrator" /active:no
net user "defaultuser0" /delete
net user
Then go into regEdit HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\OOBE
Delete DefaultAccountSAMName, Delete DefaultAccountSID, Delete DefaultAccountAction
Edit LaunchUserOOBE and rename SkipMachineOOBE
Make sure value is 1
Shutdown /r /t 0

Method 8: Copy BypassNRO script into cmd:
Shift F10 to open cmd
Paste in the following commands:
reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\OOBE /v BypassNRO /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
shutdown /r /t 0

Method 9: Create a bat script:
Shift F10 to open cmd
Run a batch script that contains these links:
@echo off
reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\OOBE /v BypassNRO /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
shutdown /r /t 0

Method 10: 
Covered in next video
Join a domain. This only applies to Professional Edition

Method 11:
Covered in next video
Use Rufus to create a your own ISO

Method 12:
Covered in next video
Use an unattended xml file

// David's SOCIAL //  
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/usKSyzb  
X: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal  
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co  
TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@davidbombal  
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidbombal 
Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gERfuriI96efWWLQQ 
SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/davidbombal 
Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-bombal/id1466865532 

// MY STUFF // 
https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal  

// SPONSORS //  
Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: sponsors@davidbombal.com 

// MENU // 
0:00 - Intro 
0:49 - Tips & Tricks / Setup 
02:16 - Method 1: The 'ms-cxh: localonly' Shortcut 
03:13 - Method 3: Developer Console Route (ctrl + shift + J) 
07:17 - Method 2: Run The OOBE Bypass Script 
10:30 - Method 4: Manual Registry Add 
13:45 - Method 5: Online-Safe Registry Override 
16:15 - Method 6: Create Local Administrator 
18:16 - Method 7: "More Complicated" Local Admin Setup 
21:57 - Method 8: Rebuild 'BypassNRO' Yourself 
25:46 - Method 9: Use A Bat Script 
28:39 - Conclusion 

 Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!  

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. 

#windows11 #microsoft #localaccount

David Bombal

Multiple methods to create local Windows 11 accounts without Microsoft online accounts are demonstrated, ranging from simple command-line shortcuts to registry modifications. Techniques include using `oobe\bypassnro`, developer console commands, registry edits, network adapter disabling, and batch scripts. Different methods work on different Windows 11 versions (25H2, insider builds 26200, 26220), as Microsoft has progressively removed easier workarounds. The guide covers 10+ approaches with varying complexity levels, from single commands to multi-step registry manipulation and user account creation via command prompt.

Stop Microsoft Forcing Online Accounts on Windows 11