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  • Microsoft Closes Windows 11 Offline Account Loopholes
    October 9, 2025
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    Microsoft Closes Windows 11 Offline Account Loopholes

    Microsoft is removing all known workarounds for creating local accounts during Windows 11 setup, requiring users to complete the full online configuration process. This change prevents users from employing commands like "bypassnro" to skip Microsoft account creation, ensuring devices are properly...

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  • Microsoft Tightens Windows 11 Grip, Removes Account Workarounds
    October 9, 2025
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    Microsoft Tightens Windows 11 Grip, Removes Account Workarounds

    Microsoft is systematically removing methods to bypass the mandatory Microsoft account login during Windows 11 setup, making it harder to create a local account. The company justifies this by claiming that bypass methods skip critical setup screens, which could leave devices unprepared, though us...

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