Reinstall Windows and Use a Local Account
Never sign into a Microsoft Account (MSA).
Disable wlidsvc and DiagTrack
Turn Off Advertising ID
Block Microsoft Servers via Hosts File or DNSPrevent
//microsoft.com://microsoft.com://live.com
Reinstall Windows and Use a Local Account
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I setup my gaming computer with a local account and that was a realy chore because they nerfed the OOBE trick on some of the latest win11 installs but there are still work arounds.
However, in the latest patch (last week I think), after rebooting, microsoft used a trick that Apple loves to use on their devices after updates, and that is to lock you into an intro “Hello” screen and make you answer their prompts before proceeding back into windows. It was trying to force me into adding or creating a microsoft account.
I was pissed, but pulling the internet and hitting the back button allowed me to back out. Whatever the button said... something like “I cannot connect to the internet right now”.
Eventually they will stop giving us ways to opt out of Microsoft logins, because villains gonna villain