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.

  • drkt@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    119·
    4 days ago

    … everything else in your workflow will work immediately with no research needed.

    I’ll put it simply for you: You can spend a few hours figuring out a new workflow, or you can spend the rest of your life fighting a losing battle against a megacorporation that has it out for you that will also randomly upend on your workflow.

    • Nelots@lemm.eeEnglish
      151·
      4 days ago

      Im not saying sticking with windows is the better option. Im just saying people should stop acting like it’s a one and done switch with no extra effort needed.

      • drkt@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        52·
        4 days ago

        Nothing in life takes no effort. I’m only advocating on the basis that Windows has become more of an effort to stick with than Linux has become to learn.