Windows 11 Closes Loophole That Allowed Users to Bypass Microsoft Account Requirement
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Windows 11 Closes Loophole That Allowed Users to Bypass Microsoft Account Requirement
Microsoft is making another significant change to Windows 11 that will impact users who prefer to set up their PCs without linking them to a Microsoft account. The company is shutting down a well-known bypass script that allowed users to skip the online account requirement during setup. This change, introduced in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview, ensures that all new Windows 11 devices must connect to the internet and use a Microsoft account during the initial setup process. Image:Google Microsoft Enforces Online Account Requirement in Windows 11 For years, tech-savvy users have relied on the bypassnro command to avoid signing in with a Microsoft account while setting up a new Windows 11 device. This method was especially useful for those who preferred local accounts or were configuring computers for business or secondary users. However, Microsoft is now removing this workaround, citing security and user experience as key reasons for this decision. A statement from Microsoft explains…
