Microsoft has patched bypasses for setting up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. Previous methods like terminating a process or using a blocked email now loop back to account linking. Users can still bypass this via a command prompt trick.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/microsoft-blocks-new-workarounds-for-creating-local-accounts-in-windows-11-setup/
@alternativeto A friendly reminder that Linux exists as an alternative 😄