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- OS
- Windows 11 RP
I tried on my laptop, on which the Win 11 installation was having some intermittent problems because of malware or something.
I have done this multiple times, just by typing a fake email and password. Usually Install would give up and allow me to set up a local account.
Not this time. It kept giving me the "Incorrect email or password" message, eventually forcing me to enter a Captcha as well.
I had turned off the wi-fi on the laptop prior to starting the installation, so it did not detect any networks, yet kept asking for a valid username/password.
I know Microsoft has promised to enforce this requirement for Pro also, but apparently they closed this loophole before doing that.
I used the latest Insider ISO from Microsoft, (22533, I think).
Eventually, I gave up, turned on the wi-fi, and entered my Microsoft username and password, and it completed the install without further complaint.
This state of affairs begs the question: How do I set up a PC for someone without them giving me the keys to their Microsoft account? Do I ask them to drop by personally, and enter this info?
Shame on you, Microsoft.
I have done this multiple times, just by typing a fake email and password. Usually Install would give up and allow me to set up a local account.
Not this time. It kept giving me the "Incorrect email or password" message, eventually forcing me to enter a Captcha as well.
I had turned off the wi-fi on the laptop prior to starting the installation, so it did not detect any networks, yet kept asking for a valid username/password.
I know Microsoft has promised to enforce this requirement for Pro also, but apparently they closed this loophole before doing that.
I used the latest Insider ISO from Microsoft, (22533, I think).
Eventually, I gave up, turned on the wi-fi, and entered my Microsoft username and password, and it completed the install without further complaint.
This state of affairs begs the question: How do I set up a PC for someone without them giving me the keys to their Microsoft account? Do I ask them to drop by personally, and enter this info?
Shame on you, Microsoft.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 11 RPAMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3400GE @3.30 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo)20 GB DDR4 2666 (1x16GB + 1x4GB)AMD Radeon Vega 11
- OS
- Windows 11 RP
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo ThinkCentre M75Q-1
- CPU
- AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3400GE @3.30 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo)
- Motherboard
- Lenovo 3151
- Memory
- 20 GB DDR4 2666 (1x16GB + 1x4GB)
- Graphics Card(s)
- AMD Radeon Vega 11
- Sound Card
- Integrated
- Monitor(s) Displays
- AOC 2369
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- WD 512 GB NVME + SPCC 240GB SATA SSD
- PSU
- External 65W
- Case
- Mini (1L)
