Don’t use Windows either.

Its not just red states.

You can use an XML file with the Windows installer to disable/uninstall most of the bloat and spyware. It’ll also automatically configure local accounts for you so you don’t have to manually bypass the Windows account install step.

This site will generate the file you need based on the options you select: https://schneegans.de/windows/unattend-generator/

And this video might help you if you get stuck: https://youtu.be/h9SpKVEc_Yo