How-to for shops that prefer a local admin before handing a PC back (NLCRC original; themes from common Windows setup docs).
During OOBE
1) When Microsoft account is pushed, use offline / limited setup options for your Windows build (wording changes by feature update).
2) Create a local username and strong password; store it on the ticket.
3) After desktop loads, create a standard user for the customer if they will add their own Microsoft account later.
After setup
- Install drivers, then Windows Update.
- Optionally add the Microsoft account under Settings then Accounts without wiping the local admin break-glass.
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Windows 11: create a local account during OOBE
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