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c/windows · by neme@lemm.ee · 1y

Windows 11 is closing a loophole that let you skip making a Microsoft account

https://www.theverge.com/news/638967/microsoft-windows-11-account-internet-bypass-blocked

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18 Comments

Whitebrow@lemmy.world · 25 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Want to have a airgapped machine? Sure as hell won’t be running win11

tazeycrazy@feddit.uk · 4 pts · 1y

Probably better using 7 or Xp if you don't need it going on the internet

Godort@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 1y

I feel like this was already the case

dohpaz42@lemmy.world · 22 pts · 1y (3 replies)

Just gonna leave this here. Do with it what you will.

Davel23@fedia.io · 10 pts · 1y (2 replies)

While that's a good site to be aware of in general, it does nothing to help with this issue. All that site does is activate Windows, it does not allow you to make a local user account.

ThelVadam@programming.dev · 11 pts · 1y

It does provide you with access to the IoT LTSC or LTSC editions which I believe would still allow you to skip the need to set up a Microsoft account.

I could be wrong on that detail, it’s been a while.

dohpaz42@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y

It also has the ability to activate Windows 10 long-term support. Not a permanent solution, but lets you kick that can down the road.

Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca · 19 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Microsoft: fuck you if you can't afford internet

empireOfLove2@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 13 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Also fuck you if your wifi drivers aren't built in to windows.

DacoTaco@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y

Actually, setup allows for wifi drivers to be loaded in lol

homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world · 19 pts · 1y

Microsoft made some bullshit mandatory to lock in users as data chattel?

Shocked! Yes, shocked I am.

SpicyLizards@reddthat.com · 16 pts · 1y

Oof.

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.

Absolute bullshit

ZeroPoke@fedia.io · 9 pts · 1y (1 reply)

GREAT now setting up computers for work is just going to be THAT much more of hassle. Thanks MS.

crazyminner@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 1y

I use Linux on my work computer lol.

dev_null@lemmy.ml · 9 pts · 1y

I'm never deleting the Windows 11 installer ISO I downloaded months ago.

ramble81@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 1y

So even TFA says it’s not completely going away. It’s just switching from a command to a registry entry. Additionally Windows 11 Enterprise most likely won’t be affected or LTSC.

Sunshine@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 1y

!linux@programming.dev has gained a few new subs!

jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y

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