So I removed that account but when W10 was released, it was offered during initial setup of upgraded system. Windows still stored information about that account somewhere.
And yes, there are system tools still present today in W11 that allows users to create additional local accounts beside the default one set during installation - that's mmc snap-in (terrible name) local users and groups or net user for console. But I totally get it and support: people don't want to be forced for an online account out of the box, for a local workflow.
- Disable the network cards in the BIOS
- Install
- When prompted to setup the network press Shift+F10
- Type: start ms-cxh:localonly
- Setup the local account
- After install completes re-enable the network cards in the BIOS
Nothing could be easier. Truly the most user-friendly OS.
Windows IoT still forces all the useless trash to be installed ... such as XBox game bar. I have to spend every few months going through the means to disable this trash via the registry so it can be automated in air-gaped systems.
Original Window Embedded, pre-IoT branding, allowed full customization. Now it is near equivalent to standard desktop.
You have to pay me to use Windows OS ... even with gaming.
You also do not need to supply a password for the new local user account. It will now automatically login and have local admin rights.
Click "Sign in options"->Domain Join Instead
That's it, it''ll have you create a local account.