Microsoft Attempts To Close Local Account Windows 11 Setup Loophole

Slashdot reader jrnvk writes: The Verge is reporting that Microsoft will soon make it harder to run the well-publicized bypassnro command in Windows 11 setup. This command allows skipping the Microsoft account and online connection requirements on install. While the command will be removed, it can still be enabled by a regedit change — for now.

'However, there's no guarantee Microsoft will allow this additional workaround for long,' writes the Verge. (Though they add 'There are other workarounds as well' involving the unattended.xml automation.)

In its latest Windows 11 Insider Preview, the company says it will take out a well-known bypass script... Microsoft cites security as one reason it's making this change. ['This change ensures that all users exit setup with internet connectivity and a Microsoft Account.'] Since the bypassnro command is disabled in the latest beta build, it will likely be pushed to production versions within weeks.

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