You can resolve the Boot BCD error 0xc0000242 using Windows in-built Recovery Tools or a Windows Installation Media. We show you how!

But then you can input all your preferences for the install as you wish, before being whisked through to the fully functioning Windows 11— without a connected Microsoft account.

Rufus 3.19 Beta, which was released over the weekend, allows you to install Windows 11 22H2 without signing in with a Microsoft account.

Download the latest Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft To download the Windows 11 ISO image you'll need to create a USB bootable drive. First, visit the Download Windows 11 page.