Set Up Windows 11 22H2 with a Local Account

[Alan J. Raul]

I just purchased a new Intel NUC 12th Generation to be used as my HTPC (Home Theater PC).

I did not want to use a Microsoft account which is now required on a Windows 11 22H2 clean install. I don't need Microsoft tracking me on the little NUC.

I used this hack/technique to create a "local account."

Starting with Windows 11 22H2, Pro editions would also require an online account. However, the bypass of *** Email address is removed for privacy *** and garbage password (no@thankyou.com) still works.

https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-11/269419/tip-set-up-windows-11-22h2-with-a-local-account

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-11-22h2-local-account-change/83dea8ae-78af-4841-a16b-12ae6f3f4e57

On a side note... This little NUC is FAST!!!

http://www.slolug.com/htpc/images/ssd03l.png

All the NUC details...
http://www.slolug.com/htpc/