How to Set Up DELL Precision 5520 Without a Microsoft Account

Initial Setup Steps

• 🗺️ Select your region and keyboard layout during the initial setup.
• 🖱️ Skip the second keyboard layout if it's not needed.

Bypassing Wi-Fi Connection

• ⚠️ To avoid connecting to Wi-Fi, either disconnect from your router or turn it off.
• ⌨️ Press Shift + F10 to open a command prompt window.
• 💻 Type OOBE\BypassNRO and press Enter to restart the laptop.

Creating a Local User Account

• 🌐 After restarting, select your country/region and keyboard layout.
• 🚫 Choose the "I don't have internet" option to proceed without a Microsoft account.
• 👤 Enter your desired local username and a secure password.
• 🔑 Set up security questions truthfully to ensure password recoverability.

Finalizing Setup

• ⚙️ Review and adjust privacy settings as desired.
• ✅ Click "Accept" to finalize the setup process.
• 💻 The DELL Precision 5520 will then configure your account and complete the setup.