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02-15-2023 01:00 PM
Product: HP Laptop PC 17-by4000 (18B35AV)
Trying to complete the initial configuration of this just purchased laptop. but Microsoft sez that I must create an acct. Is there a workaround? I don't wish to have a MS account.
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02-15-2023 02:41 PM
Hi:
If you have W11, see if this works...
How to create a local account on Windows 11 setup - YouTube
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02-15-2023 02:41 PM
Hi:
If you have W11, see if this works...
How to create a local account on Windows 11 setup - YouTube
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