Microsoft just blocked this popular Windows 11 local account trick - but workarounds remain

ZDNET Microsoft has fired its latest salvo in the battle against Windows 11 customers who would rather sign in with a local account than a Microsoft account. Announcing a new Windows 11 Insider build, the software giant revealed that it's removing a script known as bypassnro.cmd. Running this script has been a popular method for bypassing the requirement to use a Microsoft account. Here's how it works, at least for now, as I described in an article from 2024. Also: Microsoft's passwordless future is here for Outlook, Xbox, 365, and more During the initial setup, before you reach the account screen, press Shift+F10 to open a command prompt. At the prompt, type oobe\bypassnro. Your PC will reboot, placing you back at the Windows 11 setup. Continue where you left off, but make sure you're still disconnected. The account screen should then ask you to enter your name to proceed with a local account. Though Microsoft is removing the workaround only in the Insider build, expect this to r ... Read full article.