EnableFastFirstSignIn and Windows 11 24H2 not working

Question

Hi,

can someone confirm that EnableFastFirstSignIn does not work under 24H2?

It does not create the candidate accounts defaultuser000001 etc. The same policy on a 23H2 device works as expected.

Additionally I notice a WsiAccount after Autopilot Self-Deploying although I did not configure Web sign-in.

The SharedPC CSP seems to works as expected so far.

best regards

Markus

Answer 1

In previous versions (e.g., 23H2), EnableFastFirstSignIn would create candidate accounts like defaultuser000001. Is it missing now?

The appearance of a WsiAccount could indicate that there are underlying changes in how Windows manages accounts during Autopilot scenarios in 24H2, even if Web Sign-In is not explicitly configured.

Before proceeding the following create a System Restore Point.

In Start Search type Regedit and hit the Enter key.

Now navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\Logonui

Right-click in the right pane, select "New" > "DWORD (32-bit) Value" and name it "EnableFastFirstSignIn"

Double-click "EnableFastFirstSignIn" and set the "Value data" to "1".

Reboot.

Answer 2

@Markus Wehr, Thanks for posting in Q&A.

For your issue, please check the registry to see whether the policy has been applied to the device. Location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\Logonui

Also, please check the information mentioned by @S.Sengupta and see if the issue can be fixed.

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