Windows 11’s easy local account trick is dead, patched by Microsoft

Well, it was bound to happen. Last month, someone discovered a simple trick for skipping the mandatory Microsoft account when ...

Microsoft closes a worrying Windows 11 account bypass hack — all it took was one click

You could previously bypass creating or signing in with a Microsoft account when setting up Windows 11.
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Microsoft Quietly Kills Windows 11’s Easiest Local Account Bypass, Making Forced Sign-In Harder To Avoid

Microsoft has eliminated a workaround allowing Windows 11 users to bypass the mandatory Microsoft account requirement during ...
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Microsoft Ends Local Account Workarounds in Latest Windows 11 Build

Microsoft's latest Insider Preview, Build 26220.6772, introduces a significant policy change: removal of known workarounds to skip Microsoft Account setup during Windows 11 installation (OOBE).
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Microsoft cracks down on Windows 11 users who don't log in with Microsoft accounts

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...
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Windows 11 users fight back against Microsoft with another local account bypass trick

With Windows 11 build 26120.3653, Microsoft has made it pretty clear that it wants to block BYPASSNRO, a workaround to create a local user account. However, users have found a new way to bypass online ...
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Windows 11 Local Account Crackdown: Microsoft Account May Soon Be Mandatory

Microsoft is removing known workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup (OOBE), effectively making a Microsoft Account (MSA) mandatory for most users. The company cites proper ...