: Confirm your USB drive is selected under the "Device" dropdown menu.

Many custom builds like AnkhTech skip the Microsoft account requirement. Here's what to expect:

Use a script like Chris Titus Tech Windows Utility or manually uninstall from Settings → Apps. However, some components are integrated into the WIM image and cannot be removed without rebuilding the ISO.

Custom builds can behave unpredictably during official Microsoft update cycles. Check the developer’s notes to see if it is safe to download cumulative updates, or if updates should remain paused to prevent system corruption.

Which would you like?

The custom ISO may skip Microsoft account requirements or offer a local account by default. If prompted:

Because you are executing an operating system modified by an external enthusiast party, you must inherently trust that no hidden backdoors, keyloggers, or malicious scripts were slipped into the kernel or boot registry.

When prompted for a product key, click (You can activate the operating system later using a valid digital license).

: Always verify the integrity of the download. You can use tools like the Windows Genuine ISO Verifier to check file hashes if a reference is provided by the developer.

In essence, is a custom ISO file for Windows 11 Version 23H2, optimized by "Ankh Tech." It is not an official Microsoft product but a third-party modification designed for experienced users.

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