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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...

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. In its latest Windows 11 Insider Preview, the company says ... Microsoft cites security as one reason it's making this change. 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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