I don't think this works on Windows 11 Home (or or perhaps in S mode). I have set up a desktop this year where it did work, then more recently I set up two Laptops in S mode where it didn't and I had to follow other instructions.

For that I had to create a microsoft account. I could then create a local account, and delete the microsoft account.

Which frankly is terrible. It has pushed me to now make Linux Mint my main personal OS. I've been using windows and been a fan of Visual Studio for decades.

This is the correct answer. Many Windows 11 machines and vms I’ve setup using this method.