didn't know this before, and didn't have to because i haven't installed windows in the past 10 years. but for those who need to do this, this workaround should be known:

Thankfully, there remains another way to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. When you’re at the log-in screen, you can hit Shift + F10 and type OOBE/BYPASSNRO, which will let you create a local account instead if you do not have an internet connection (so disconnect the internet for this).

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Tom's Hardware: Door slammed on last remaining easy Windows 11 local account setup workaround (Jowi Morales)

a@a.com is redundant but Shift + F10 OOBE/BYPASSNRO comes to the rescue.

a@a.com is redundant but Shift + F10 OOBE/BYPASSNRO comes to the rescue.