NO MORE Microsoft Accounts At All.

Summary

This video provides a comprehensive guide on how to eliminate Microsoft accounts from Windows 11 systems. The presenter covers four main methods:

1. Installing Windows 11 without a Microsoft account: During installation, disconnect from the internet, press Shift+F10 to open command prompt, and run "start ms-cxh:localonly" to bypass Microsoft account requirements and create a local account instead.

2. Converting an existing Microsoft account to a local account: Through Settings > Your Info, users can select "Sign in with a local account instead" and follow the prompts to convert their account type.

3. Reducing Microsoft account notifications: The video shows how to modify registry settings (changing a value in Policy Manager) and disable the "Connected User Experience and Telemetry" service to minimize nag screens prompting users to sign into Microsoft accounts.

4. Blocking Microsoft accounts entirely: The presenter demonstrates registry edits that can prevent new Microsoft accounts from being added or block all Microsoft account usage. He cautions that setting the value to "3" can lock users out if they're currently using a Microsoft account. Additionally, disabling the "Microsoft Account Sign-in Assistant" service prevents all Microsoft account authentication system-wide.

The video emphasizes privacy concerns with Microsoft accounts and notes that while these methods increase privacy, they may limit access to certain Microsoft services like Office 365. The presenter recommends his privacy-focused Windows 11 guide for additional security measures.

Details

• Duration: 15m 5s
• URL: NO MORE Microsoft Accounts At All.

Tags

• Windows11
• MicrosoftAccount
• LocalAccount
• PrivacyGuide
• AccountRemoval
• RegistryEdit
• SystemConfiguration
• PrivacySettings
• YouTube
• Video