How to Install Windows 11 (2026) – Local Account, No Microsoft Account, Privacy Settings Off

Install Windows 11 step by step, from downloading it to your first sign-in. No Microsoft account needed: we set up a local account and turn off every setting that sends extra data to Microsoft. At the end, we show a second way with Rufus, which skips the Microsoft account and privacy screens for you. Written guide with every step, command and screenshot (free PDF too): 👉 https://sudogrimoire.com/windows/ What you need: • A USB flash drive, 8 GB or larger (everything on it will be erased) • A PC that meets the Windows 11 requirements (TPM 2.0, Secure Boot) • A Windows 11 license, or skip the product key and activate later Chapters 00:00 What we will do 00:42 Download Windows 11 01:10 Make the install USB with the Media Creation Tool 02:50 Windows Setup 04:50 First-run setup and a local account 05:38 Local account without a Microsoft account 06:44 Privacy: send nothing to Microsoft 07:49 First sign in 08:24 Another way: Rufus 11:15 What Rufus skips Long steps like downloading and installing are sped up in the video; on your PC they may be faster or slower depending on your hardware and internet connection. Narration uses an AI voice. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft; Sudo Grimoire is an independent project and not affiliated with Microsoft. #Windows11 #WindowsInstall #Tutorial