Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Trying to install Windows without a Microsoft account? There's a lot of things you're missing out on as a local user! How do you get them and get Microsoft out of your way?

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Chapters:
0:00 The Benefits of Microsoft Accounts
2:29 Why (Most) Home Users Hate Microsoft Accounts
5:33 What Are Unattended Installations?
7:06 Configuring Schneegans
12:01 Enabling BitLocker
16:05 Outro