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The installation got into my nerves. Past versions wouldn't force having network or a Microsoft account. You could always unplug your cable and setup a local ac
by alganet 4y ago
The installation got into my nerves. Past versions wouldn't force having network or a Microsoft account. You could always unplug your cable and setup a local account. Now, that requires opening a console and typing OOBE commands, which took me a while to figure out.
The secure boot requirements were also a pain. My hardware is compatible and my first install got TPM enabled, but memory protection and core isolation wasn't available. It took me a couple of BIOS changes and installs to get everything working.
- nextlevelwizard 4y agoI'm pretty sure you don't even have to unplug network to install Win10 without Microsoft account - just during the installation you don't create one (or login to existing one)
- thedanbob 4y agoThis used to be the case, but the last time I installed Windows 10 the already hard to find “create local account” option was completely gone until I disconnected.
- noisem4ker 4y agoExactly. Since a few years now, and as many Windows 10 versions, the disconnection trick is not needed anymore. They still unemphasize the offline profile option (with the usual dark pattern of making a button not look like a button, and to word it as something negative you sure wouldn't want), and nag you twice if you find it, but it's there, hidden in plain sight: you just need to pay attention.
- pram 4y agoSpeaking of paying attention: the comment was talking about installing Windows 11
- noisem4ker 4y agoThe comment mentioned the disconnection trick, which I thought only ever applied to certain versions of Windows 10. I'm now learning that (non-Pro?) Windows 11 is also (currently?) affected too. Not that it should surprise me anymore. Microsoft's shamelessness knows no bounds.