Title: Setting Up a Lenovo Laptop with Windows 11 as a Local User (Standalone)

Introduction: Hello everyone, Simon here. In this tutorial, I’ll demonstrate how to set up a Lenovo laptop running Windows 11 as a local, standalone user, without linking it to a Microsoft account.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Starting the Laptop:
   • Turn on your new Lenovo laptop. During startup, Windows 11 setup will initiate.
2. Basic Setup:
   • Choose your country or region (e.g., United States).
   • Skip the second keyboard layout if not required.
   • Connect to Wi-Fi or use an Ethernet cable for internet access.
   • The laptop will check for updates and restart if necessary.
3. License Agreement:
   • Review and accept the license agreement.
   • Skip naming the device if you prefer.
4. Microsoft Account Login:
   • Log in with your Microsoft account if you have one. This step is temporary and will be reversed later.
   • Create a PIN as prompted.
   • Choose ‘Setup as a new device’ if prompted about previous devices associated with your Microsoft account.
   • Skip trials or additional setups like Office 365, OneDrive, or Xbox.
5. Switching to a Local Account:
   • After the desktop loads, open ‘Settings’ from the Start menu.
   • Go to ‘Accounts’ > ‘Your Info’.
   • Choose ‘Sign in with a local account instead’.
   • Follow prompts to sign out of the Microsoft account. Skip backups if asked.
   • Create a local account username (e.g., Owner) and skip the password if you prefer.
   • Sign out and then sign back into the new local account.
6. Removing Microsoft Account Email:
   • Go back to ‘Settings’ > ‘Accounts’ > ‘Email & Accounts’.
   • Remove your Microsoft account to prevent syncing and monitoring.
7. Adjusting Microsoft Edge Settings:
   • Open Microsoft Edge and sign out of your Microsoft account there.
   • Opt to ‘Start without your data’ and ‘Confirm and start browsing’.
   • Consider downloading a different browser like Chrome or Firefox for future use.
8. Uninstalling OneDrive:
   • Type ‘Control Panel’ in the Start menu and open it.
   • Uninstall OneDrive from the ‘Programs and Features’ section.

Conclusion: Your Lenovo laptop is now set up as a standalone Windows 11 device, free from Microsoft account syncs and data monitoring. Enjoy your privacy-focused user experience!

Additional Tips:

• Regularly check for Windows updates to keep your system secure.
• Explore privacy settings in Windows 11 to further enhance your security.

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