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Winsage

March 29, 2025

New Windows 11 build makes mandatory Microsoft Account sign-in even more mandatory

Microsoft has released a new Windows Insider build of Windows 11 in its Dev Channel, which includes the removal of the bypassnro command prompt script. This script previously allowed users to bypass the mandatory Microsoft Account sign-in during the setup of new installations. The change is intended to enhance security and user experience, ensuring that all users complete setup with internet connectivity and a Microsoft Account. This decision complicates the setup process for users who prefer local accounts or who lack internet access.

Winsage

November 25, 2024

Windows 11 insists you use a Microsoft account. Here’s how to bypass it

Windows 11 24H2 allows users to bypass the Microsoft account requirement by creating a local user account during installation. Users can download the official ISO file from Microsoft and start the installation process. When prompted for a Microsoft account login, they can press Shift + F10 to open a command prompt and create a local user account using the command: PLACEHOLDER2d79a2dfb4304e73. They should replace "yourusername" with a unique identifier. To add this user to the local administrator's group, the command PLACEHOLDER26ab5f25a23e27e0 is used. After setting up the user, users execute PLACEHOLDER4a3e8ed1e52fc822 and PLACEHOLDERc1d631cbc243f4d2 to prepare for a restart. Upon reboot, they will see a message about an incorrect username or password and should select the newly created local account to complete the installation. Users can also assign a password to their local account with the command: PLACEHOLDER0d31cc9b0f5f52d4.