In the latest Windows 11 preview build, Microsoft removed the “bypassnro” command, which let users skip signing into a Microsoft Account when installing Windows
The popular “bypassnro” command, which let users to skip connecting to the Internet and signing into a Microsoft Account, is being removed.
Windows Central Zac Bowden
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Discussion
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@publicvoit.graz.social.ap.brid.gy
@publicvoit.graz.social.ap.brid.gy
on bluesky
#Microsoft removes the last(?) method of installing #Windows11 without a Microsoft #cloud account: https://blogs.windows.com/windows- insider/2025/03/28/announcing-windows- 11-insider-preview-build-26200-5516-dev - channel/ — “We're removing the bypassnro.cmd script from the bu…
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@chaotichuman
@chaotichuman
on bluesky
“We're removing the bypassnro.cmd script from the build to enhance security and user experience of Windows 11. This change ensures that all users exit setup with internet connectivity and a Microsoft Account.” — Nothing to see here except another ad for Linux by Microsoft.
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@gateklons
@gateklons
on bluesky
Someone should file a forced account GDPR complaint and maybe there's a DMA violation in here as well — www.windowscentral.com/software- app...
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@derickp
Derick
on bluesky
I'm sure Windows 11 users will feel much safer now that they will be forced to tie their personal computer to an online data-harvesting account outside of their control. This is exactly what everyone was asking for and it really shows Microsoft's commitment to their customers. …
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@_alazif
Al Azif
on x
This is the stupidest shit ever. Fuck whoever made the decision for requiring signing in to an online account to install an OS.
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@coolingreviews
Josiah Draper
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Hey @valvesoftware Can y'all hurry up with the general release of SteamOS for desktops so we can tell Microsoft where to stick it?!
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Windows 11 blocks ability to skip Microsoft Account during setup
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r/BuyFromEU
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Microsoft can now probably lock all European computers using Windows 11 when they decide (or are forced) to do so. Isn't this a huge security risk?
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r/pcgaming
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Windows 11 is closing a loophole that let you skip making a Microsoft account
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r/windowsinsiders
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5516 (Dev Channel)
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r/Windows11
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5516 for the Dev Channel