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In the latest Windows 11 preview build, Microsoft removed the “bypassnro” command, which let users skip signing into a Microsoft Account when installing Windows. (blogs.windows.com)
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[–] Flatfire@lemmy.ca 2 points 5 days ago

Ultimately this change, while frustrating, probably doesn't change the initial value for those who fit these two categories:

  • Needs Windows
  • Cares about their privacy

These people were already going to go out of their way to use the OOBE bypass. They still will. This is no more effort thanbit already was.

Microsoft crossed the line already by disallowing offline account creation through their default setup process.