Oh yes! I am just glad I knew about this behaviour beforehand and didn't let the laptop connect to my WiFi. My dad would've fallen into this trap _for sure_.
Windows 10 installation has become a maze which only the really savvy can escape with their privacy somewhat in tact.
What kind of version did you try to install?
I never had this bullshit on PRO versions, but I'm connected through cable tho.
Re:GitHub Should Start an App Store
by MereInterest on Sunday January 31, 2021 @09:00PM
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This was on a home edition, pre installed on a new Lenovo laptop. Looking it up, this happens on all Home versions, but hasn't yet spread to Professional.
The only way to actually make a local account is to either (a) refuse to connect to WiFi until after an account is made or (b) disconnect the router while it is trying to talk to Microsoft. Option (a) is inaccessible by the time you realize that there is a problem, and option (b) is ridiculous and needs to be found on third-party suggestions. All so that Microsoft can pull in another email address.