Even billionaire CEOs like Elon Musk encounter technical hiccups, as evidenced by a recent humorous exchange regarding setting up a Windows PC without a Microsoft account.
The amusing debacle began when Musk aired his grievance on Twitter, expressing frustration that Microsoft seemingly required him to create a Microsoft account to set up a new PC, granting access to their AI. Despite Musk’s stature as the head of various tech ventures, including a rocket company, he struggled with this seemingly straightforward task, prompting suggestions for troubleshooting.
In response to Musk’s tweet, X’s Community Notes, presumably from his own company, clarified that setting up Windows without a Microsoft account is possible, offering a third-party guide as proof. Musk, however, insisted that this option no longer exists, prompting further explanations from the Community Notes regarding the workaround methods required for Windows 11 setup.
Among these workarounds is the common practice of entering fake credentials during setup until Windows 11 allows logging in with a local account. Upon learning about this method, Musk expressed discontent with Microsoft’s approach, highlighting the irony of his reliance on the Community Notes feature for fact-checking misinformation.
Despite Musk’s assertion that Community Notes is a “game changer” for combating misinformation, his tech support woes serve as a comical reminder that even tech moguls encounter challenges with everyday tasks, adding a touch of irony to the situation.