Forget BYPASSNRO, a new internet/account bypass during Windows 11 installs already exists
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While Microsoft is bloacking the popular BYPASSNRO method of bypassing the internet and MSA requirements, a new way to do so had already existed but flew under the radar.

This might be relevant to those who wish / have to use Windows 11:

This week, Microsoft made it very clear that it wants to block the popular BYPASSNRO workaround, used to skip the internet and Microsoft Account requirement checks during the Windows 11 installation OOBE (initial setup), although thankfully, the script can still be created using Registry edits.

A 7 step guide.

  • nexguy@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    Ah so after install and throwaway account is set up, you can’t log in to the computer if your internet is down or turned off?

    • squishy@lemmy.zip
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      2 days ago

      No it’s that it won’t let you install and set up unless it can access the internet and you create or login to an account.