Best way to open a local account only after a regular Windows 11 install has completed


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I'm working on a computer for a local non-profit that has no internet. I'm doing the upgrade using my home internet.
Windows 11 was offered. Things took a while to install and completed fine, but I never got to the screen to unplug my internet and do the OOBE message. I would like to have a local account only.

I'm thinking I should just do "Reset this PC" (there are currently no programs installed) so there is no need to back anything up, but won't I end up in the same point again.

Thanks for any information.
 

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Hello mate, :alien:

If you do another clean install or reset, you should be able to set up a local account at step 15 below during Windows Setup. It uses the new method.

www.elevenforum.com

Clean Install Windows 11

This tutorial will show you step by step on how to clean install Windows 11 at boot on your PC with or without an Internet connection and setup with a local account or Microsoft account. Windows 11 has all the power and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look. It also comes...
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Thanks, Bring I'll try again
 

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:shawn:
 

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Just go to Settings > Accounts > Your info > Account settings and change it to Sign in with a Local Account.

There will be some dire warnings from MS, just ignore those.
 

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Rather than have to deal with other stuff afterwards (ie device encryption(if Home) and onedrive crap), the absolute best way is as @Brink said, create the local account from the get-go during oobe or clean install. This is especially so since you are doing this for someone else who will have no clue how to deal with that stuff when it pops up later...and it will in one way or another. You still have to deal with that if you switch from a Microsoft to a local account.
 

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Tried the reset but it failed. Used the media creation tool and downloaded an ISO and that part is ready to go.
I have disabled secure boot, verified TPM is optioned on. Hard drive is optioned as GPT.

What I don't get is that I see the SATA operation is set to RAID. If I option it to AHCI the system will not boot. I thought the drive should be set to AHCI?
When Win 11 was offered I downloaded and installed it ok. Just trying to go back and make it a strictly local account.

Any thoughts?

Sounds like I need to go into safe made and reconfigure the drive?

Dell OptiPlex 3080
 

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If nobody thinks otherwise, I'll try this
Since RST is active, here’s your tailored path forward:

1.​

  • Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:

    cmd
    <span>bcdedit </span><span>/</span><span><span>set</span></span><span> </span><span>{current} </span><span>safeboot </span><span>minimal<br></span>
  • This forces Windows to boot into Safe Mode next time.

2.​

  • Restart your PC and press F2 to enter BIOS.
  • Go to System Configuration → SATA Operation.
  • Change from RAID On to AHCI.
  • Save and Exit.

3.​

  • Windows will boot into Safe Mode using AHCI drivers.

4.​

  • Open Command Prompt again and run:

    cmd
    <span>bcdedit </span><span>/deletevalue </span><span>{current} </span><span>safeboot<br></span>
  • Restart your PC normally.
 

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Smalltown said:
I'm working on a computer for a local non-profit that has no internet. I'm doing the upgrade using my home internet.
Windows 11 was offered. Things took a while to install and completed fine, but I never got to the screen to unplug my internet and do the OOBE message. I would like to have a local account only.
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For what I understood, the computer upgraded from Win 10 to Win 11.
If so, if it had a local account under Win 10 it should remained as a local account under win 11.
If it had a MS account under Win 10 , it should have same account under Win 11 after the upgrade. You can always create a new local account and then delete the MS account
Smalltown said:
I'm thinking I should just do "Reset this PC" (there are currently no programs installed) so there is no need to back anything up, but won't I end up in the same point again.

Thanks for any information.
Click to expand...

Any reason you want to do a reset?

Dell normally set BIOS drives as RAID, even if you don't have an Array. You don't need to change to AHCI.
It is only recommended to set as AHCI if you're doing a clean install as (with AHCI) you don't need to load IRST drivers during installation and with BIOS set as RAID you do.

In other words:
- If Windows 11 is running with BIOS set as RAID don't change. Leave it as it is.
- If you're doing a clean install then I suggest you set BIOS as AHCI so you don't have to load IRST drivers during installation.
 

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Megahertz I wanted just the local Account to stop any confusion with the users. I was hoping to get rid of the one drive sign in etc. I look at the Accounts and I have a local account that I created and below it asks for a sign in to the Microsoft account.

Since the non-profit does not have internet access, I thought that from time to time I could take the system home and get any updates using my internet service.
 

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Intel i5 9400
Motherboard
Gigabyte B365M D3SH WIFI
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16GB tforce
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ASUS Geforce 2060 Phoenix version
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View Sonic VX 3216 32" curved screen
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Crucial 250GB, Western Digital 6TB
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Smalltown said:
If nobody thinks otherwise, I'll try this
Since RST is active, here’s your tailored path forward:

1.​

  • Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:

    cmd
    <span>bcdedit </span><span>/</span><span><span>set</span></span><span> </span><span>{current} </span><span>safeboot </span><span>minimal<br></span>
  • This forces Windows to boot into Safe Mode next time.

2.​

  • Restart your PC and press F2 to enter BIOS.
  • Go to System Configuration → SATA Operation.
  • Change from RAID On to AHCI.
  • Save and Exit.

3.​

  • Windows will boot into Safe Mode using AHCI drivers.

4.​

  • Open Command Prompt again and run:

    cmd
    <span>bcdedit </span><span>/deletevalue </span><span>{current} </span><span>safeboot<br></span>
  • Restart
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It's been a couple years since I did it, but that looks about right to me. I used msconfig instead of bcd edit, but the same idea ... Basically configure things to always boot in safe mode, then do a boot to let windows grab the drivers. Then, finally, undo the safe booting.
 

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Best way to open a local account only after a regular Windows 11 install has completed
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Alternatively:

www.elevenforum.com

Switch to Local Account from Microsoft Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to switch to a local account from a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 11 with instead. You can sign in to Windows 11 with a local account or a Microsoft account. However, you can easily switch between using a local account or a Microsoft account to sign in...
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    Graphics: Intel® Arc™ Graphics

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    ...Where's my horse?
I now show that all I have is the local account on the computer. I wanted to stop them seeing the internet and one drive on the taskbar. I disabled one drive from starting in start-up. Any way to get the internet symbol removed from the taskbar? The user does not have internet service.
 

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Intel i5 9400
Motherboard
Gigabyte B365M D3SH WIFI
Memory
16GB tforce
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS Geforce 2060 Phoenix version
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View Sonic VX 3216 32" curved screen
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
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Crucial 250GB, Western Digital 6TB
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MSI MAG A1000GL PCIE5
Cooling
standard Intel fan
Keyboard
Microsoft 3000 version 2
Mouse
Microsoft 3000
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Browser
Edge and Chrome
Antivirus
using Windows Defender
By Internet you mean Edge?
Right click on the icon and select "unpin from the taskbar"
Do the same for any other icons.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro - Windows 7 HP 64 - Lubuntu
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    custom build
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4400MHz
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    GA-Z170-HD3P
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    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
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    Samsung 226BW
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    Firefox 64

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Proi7-4500U 800- 3000MHz(4+4)G DDR3 1600IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Q550LF
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800- 3000MHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs
    & 1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
Megahertz if I right click on the internet "globe" on the task bar I only see Diagnose network problems and Network and Internet settings.

By internet I mean that the user has no internet connection to their building.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11Intel i5 940016GB tforceASUS Geforce 2060 Phoenix version
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Home built
CPU
Intel i5 9400
Motherboard
Gigabyte B365M D3SH WIFI
Memory
16GB tforce
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS Geforce 2060 Phoenix version
Monitor(s) Displays
View Sonic VX 3216 32" curved screen
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Crucial 250GB, Western Digital 6TB
PSU
MSI MAG A1000GL PCIE5
Cooling
standard Intel fan
Keyboard
Microsoft 3000 version 2
Mouse
Microsoft 3000
Internet Speed
symmetrical 50Mb fiber feed
Browser
Edge and Chrome
Antivirus
using Windows Defender
I gave you ten points just for filling out your computer specs. :-)
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Win 11 Home ♦♦♦26200.8875 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦25H2AMD Ryzen 7 3700XG.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
    OS
    Win 11 Home ♦♦♦26200.8875 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
    Motherboard
    Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 5302)
    Memory
    G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U3011 30"
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
    WD 4TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    WD 8TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    DRW-24B1ST CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Cooler Master ATCS 840 Tower
    Cooling
    CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
    Keyboard
    Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-100
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox (latest)
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender Total Security
    Other Info
    Speakers: Klipsch Pro Media 2.1

  • At a glance

    Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
    Operating System
    Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® (not in use)
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
    Memory
    TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
    Screen Resolution
    up to 2048 x 1536
    Hard Drives
    WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
    Seagate 80GB 7200rpm SATA
    Lite-On LTR-52246S CD/RW
    Lite-On LH-18A1P CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
    Cooling
    ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-BT96a
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox 3.x ??
    Antivirus
    Symantec (Norton)
    Other Info
    Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 15 years?
Smalltown said:
Megahertz if I right click on the internet "globe" on the task bar I only see Diagnose network problems and Network and Internet settings.

By internet I mean that the user has no internet connection to their building.
Click to expand...

To get rid of that icon, you need to look at taskbar settings (try right clicking an empty part of the taskbar and select taskbar settings). Look around and you'll find a section "other system tray icons".

You can turn any one of them on or off. This just affects the display. You won't see any icons you turn off.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    win 11 pro, 25H2i5-240032 GB DDR-3Intel HD Graphics 2000 (on-board)
    OS
    win 11 pro, 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 790 (Mt)
    CPU
    i5-2400
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    32 GB DDR-3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 2000 (on-board)
    Sound Card
    Intel Cougar Point PCH [B2] (On-Board)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27MN60T

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 home, 25H2Intel I7-3630QM16GB DDR3
    Operating System
    Windows 11 home, 25H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 17R SE 7720
    CPU
    Intel I7-3630QM
    Memory
    16GB DDR3
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 500GB SSD
Thanks, Jimminy found that task bar settings turned off the one drive icon by no option for the Internet icon.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11Intel i5 940016GB tforceASUS Geforce 2060 Phoenix version
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Home built
CPU
Intel i5 9400
Motherboard
Gigabyte B365M D3SH WIFI
Memory
16GB tforce
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS Geforce 2060 Phoenix version
Monitor(s) Displays
View Sonic VX 3216 32" curved screen
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Crucial 250GB, Western Digital 6TB
PSU
MSI MAG A1000GL PCIE5
Cooling
standard Intel fan
Keyboard
Microsoft 3000 version 2
Mouse
Microsoft 3000
Internet Speed
symmetrical 50Mb fiber feed
Browser
Edge and Chrome
Antivirus
using Windows Defender
Smalltown said:
Thanks, Jimminy found that task bar settings turned off the one drive icon by no option for the Internet icon.
Click to expand...
If you have win 11 pro, you might be able to use group policy to turn the network icon off.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    win 11 pro, 25H2i5-240032 GB DDR-3Intel HD Graphics 2000 (on-board)
    OS
    win 11 pro, 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 790 (Mt)
    CPU
    i5-2400
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    32 GB DDR-3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 2000 (on-board)
    Sound Card
    Intel Cougar Point PCH [B2] (On-Board)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27MN60T

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 home, 25H2Intel I7-3630QM16GB DDR3
    Operating System
    Windows 11 home, 25H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 17R SE 7720
    CPU
    Intel I7-3630QM
    Memory
    16GB DDR3
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 500GB SSD
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