How Can I Install Windows 11 Without an Account on a Hyper-V Drive?

Alright, so you’re trying to get Windows 11 on a Hyper-V drive and skip that whole Microsoft account setup—let’s dive right into it.

First up, you’ve gotta get your Hyper-V environment sorted. Hop over to the Control Panel, find Programs, and click on ‘Turn Windows features on or off.’ Look for Hyper-V and tick that box. Once that’s done, fire up Hyper-V Manager. You’ll need to create a Virtual Machine (VM) by selecting ‘New’ and then ‘Virtual Machine.’ The wizard will guide you through choosing memory, storage, and all that jazz.

Next, you’ll need to grab the Windows 11 ISO file. Swing by Microsoft’s official site and download the version that fits you, like Windows 11 Pro. Once you’ve got that, it’s time to set up your VM with the ISO. Pop back into Hyper-V Manager, right-click on your virtual machine, and hit ‘Settings.’ Under ‘SCSI Controller,’ select ‘DVD Drive,’ and attach your newly downloaded ISO file. Boot up that VM and start things rolling.

Now for the fun part—actually installing Windows 11. You’ll follow the usual on-screen instructions to get started. When it tries to make you sign in with a Microsoft account, press Shift + F10 to shuffle up the command prompt. Here’s the kicker: type taskmgr to bring up Task Manager. Look for the ‘Network Connection Flow’ process, give it the axe, and go ahead to create a local account. Just put in a username and password once Task Manager and the command prompt are out of the way.

After you’ve got your local account ready, continue following the setup instructions—make sure to tweak those settings for smooth sailing later on. If stopping the ‘Network Connection Flow’ doesn’t work, consider tossing your internet connection briefly during the setup. You can always plug back in after your local account is up and running.

And there you have it! By sticking to these steps, you can successfully install Windows 11 on a Hyper-V drive without dealing with a Microsoft account. Good luck!