We tested the simple Windows 11 account bypass and it works. Just no-one tell Microsoft
A new method has been discovered to bypass the mandatory Microsoft account requirement during the setup of Windows 11 Home Edition. By clicking a specific 'learn more' link, users can proceed to create a local account instead of signing in with a Microsoft account. This bypass has been confirmed on non-Insider builds, despite Microsoft's efforts to make local account creation more difficult.
- Entities
- Company: Microsoft
- Game: Windows 11
- Person: Pavan Davuluri
- Platform: PC
- Topic: Operating System Installation
- Person: Scott Hanselman
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