The tech mogul, known for his independent spirit, faced a dilemma when he purchased a new laptop with Windows 11. The operating system required him to create a Microsoft account to use it, something Musk adamantly refused to do.

“Unacceptable!” he exclaimed on his social network X (formerly Twitter). “Why should I give Microsoft’s AI control over my computer?” he asked, recalling that in the past there was an option to use a local account.

The X community rallied to Musk’s aid, providing him with various solutions to circumvent the obstacle. The key, it seemed, was to disconnect from the Wi-Fi network during installation.

After several failed attempts, Musk finally succeeded in his goal: installing Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. “Victory!” he tweeted, thanking his followers for their invaluable help.

This episode highlights the controversy surrounding Microsoft’s policy of linking user accounts to Windows 11. While some users appreciate the convenience of synchronization and associated services, others consider it an unnecessary intrusion into their privacy.

What do you think? Do you find Elon Musk’s claim legitimate?

By: ForAllTech
Image: under Creative Commons License with attribution to “Daniel Oberhaus (2018)” / Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla.