Bypass Microsoft account login

Bypass Microsoft account login

Info
This article is for users imaging a Windows device that will ask for a Microsoft login 

After the imaging has completed

BEFORE you proceed to any next steps, press SHIFT+F10 to open a command prompt window.

Notes
Some laptops have FUNCTION (FN) key that you'll need to also press. FN+SHIFT+F10
A black screen will pop up that looks like below. 
User your mouse to click INTO the box. Anywhere inside the black box

The computer should reboot.

You'll work through the setting up steps

Warning
STOP when it comes to the 'Let's Connect You to a Network' Screen

At the bottom there should be a clickable blue link that says 'I don't have internet'

You'll want to continued with limited setup


IF you miss the chance and connect to a network

Follow the Windows 11 install process until you get to the Sign In Screen


Press SHIFT+F10 to open a command prompt window

Notes
Some laptops have FUNCTION (FN) key that you'll need to also press. FN+SHIFT+F10
User your mouse to click INTO the box. Anywhere inside the black box

Where the cursor is blinking type: start ms-cxh:local and then hit enter.



 Create a user for this PC window opens

This will be the user name you use to sign into your computer 
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