offline account

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Hi.  New Windows 11 machine and I want to setup an offline account - I don't want to be signed into my Microsoft account.  Dell has an article 'How to Convert a Windows 11 or 10 Microsoft Account to a Local Account.'  It says hold the Windows key and type r.  Then enter netplwiz, then select Add.  When I do that the Add is greyed out and cannot be selected. I also tried 'Add Accounts' under Control Panel and it will not allow me to add an account.  It says that I cannot add an account because I am the Administrator. I have also read about how to accomplish this by reinstalling Windows. I would rather not do that as I finally everything transferred to this machine and all programs installed and working. Any help out there?

Chino de Oro · Answer

Don't know which Windows 11 version you have but this is the steps to add a local account (offline account) for the latest Windows 11 24H2:

* Open Settings: Click the Start button, then select "Settings".
* Navigate to Accounts: Click on "Accounts".
* Go to Family & other users: Click on "Family & other users".
* Add a new account: Click on "Add account" next to "Add other user".
* Select "I don't have this person's sign-in information
* Choose "Add a user without a Microsoft account
* Enter Account Details:
*Enter a username for the new local account.
*Optionally, enter a password and password hint.

* Click "Next" to complete the process.

Edited to clean up text format.

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