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by Martin Jud
Microsoft account requirement for Windows 11 initial setup can still be bypassed
31.3.2025
Translation: machine translated
Microsoft has removed a script from a pre-release version of Windows 11 that previously helped to create a local account. There is now a new way to bypass the online account requirement.
The popular Microsoft BYPASSNRO login bypass for Windows 11 Home and Pro was thus laid to rest last Friday.
New workaround replaces the old one
It will be interesting to see whether Microsoft will take steps to prevent this option in the future.
Do you not only want a local account, but also a Windows 11 without BitLocker drive encryption? Or one that also runs on hardware that is not officially supported? Then Rufus could be for you.
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Martin Jud
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martin.jud@digitecgalaxus.chI find my muse in everything. When I don’t, I draw inspiration from daydreaming. After all, if you dream, you don’t sleep through life.
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