That can be circumvented, luckily.
When setting up the computer, hit shift+F10 and type in: OOBE\BYPASSNRO
That will restart the computer, and it is now possible to create a local account. Why they would make it so difficult is hard to fathom, besides datamining it’s userbase and profit… oh wait, I got it now.
“Install Cortana?”
Please tell me you’re kidding, I haven’t touched windows in years lol.
Nope just updated the other day and it requires you answer those questions all the time. They even require a MS account now
That can be circumvented, luckily. When setting up the computer, hit shift+F10 and type in: OOBE\BYPASSNRO That will restart the computer, and it is now possible to create a local account. Why they would make it so difficult is hard to fathom, besides datamining it’s userbase and profit… oh wait, I got it now.
Just disconnect the internet connection before you start setup 👍
Can confirm this still worked for me as off two month ago.
Or make the installer with Rufus. It has the option to disable all those questions.
Honestly I don’t even feel the need to Google to confirm, that seems hilariously par for the course.