How to Set Up DELL Latitude 5420 Without a Microsoft Account

Initial Setup Without Wi-Fi

• 💡 To set up your Dell Latitude 5420 without a Microsoft account, the crucial first step is to avoid connecting to Wi-Fi.
• ⚠️ If you have already connected to Wi-Fi and reached the Microsoft account screen, you will need to move away from your router until the signal is lost.

Accessing the Command Prompt

• 🔑 On your keyboard, press Shift + F10 (or Shift + Fn + F10 if the first combination doesn't work) to open a command prompt window.
• 🖱️ Ensure the command prompt window is active by clicking on its title bar before proceeding.

Bypassing Microsoft Account Requirement

• 💻 Type the command oobe\bypass into the command prompt and press Enter. This command should trigger a laptop restart.
• 📶 After the restart, if you have successfully disconnected from Wi-Fi, you should see an option to "I don't have internet".

Creating a Local User Account

• 👤 Select "I don't have internet" to proceed with creating a local account.
• 📝 Enter your desired local account name and optionally set a password and security questions.
• ✅ Complete the remaining setup steps to finalize the configuration of your Dell Latitude 5420 with a local account.