Microsoft just blocked a popular way to set up a local account in Windows 11 - here's what still works

There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially ...

Microsoft declares war on local accounts in Windows 11 – you're going to need a Microsoft account going forward

It's worth noting that those on Windows 11 Pro can use the 'Domain join instead' command to swerve Microsoft account creation. This is an enterprise option, but you can simply not join said domain – ...
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YouTube's AI moderator pulls Windows 11 workaround videos, calls them dangerous

Creators baffled as videos on local accounts, unsupported PCs vanish under ‘harmful acts’ rule Is installing Windows 11 with ...

Microsoft removes even more Microsoft account workarounds from Windows 11 build

The Windows setup process has generally required an Internet connection and Microsoft account sign-in since the Windows 11 ...

Microsoft Tightens Windows 11 Setup Rules: Local Account Bypass Methods Now Disabled

Microsoft removes remaining Windows 11 local account bypass methods, making Microsoft accounts and internet connectivity mandatory during setup.
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Microsoft's killing script used to avoid Microsoft Account in Windows 11

A popular method to bypass a Microsoft Account during setup is to use a script named 'C:\windows\system32\oobe\BypassNRO.cmd.' When run during Windows 11 setup, it creates a Registry value that ...

Windows 11 is set to force online setup, but one loophole still works for local install

Microsoft removes local-only Windows setup in latest Insider Preview, but an age check trick could help you out.

A YouTuber claims they've had two Windows 11 local account and hardware bypass videos taken down because of supposedly 'harmful or dangerous content'

YouTuber CyberCPU Tech has recently shared that they've had two videos removed in two days (via Tom's Hardware). Both of ...