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Last week, Microsoft removed the `BypassNRO.cmd` script from Windows 11 preview builds, which allowed users to bypass the Microsoft Account requirement during installation. Although the Registry commands still worked, the process became less user-friendly.
A simpler method was recently shared by X user “Wither OrNot” and confirmed by BleepingComputer. Here’s how it works:
- During Windows 11 Setup, when prompted with “Let’s connect you to a network,” press Shift + F10 to open a Command Prompt.
2. Enter the following command:
start ms-cxh:localonly
3. This bypasses the Microsoft Account requirement, allowing local account creation (applicable to Home and Pro editions).
You Should Know:
Alternative Registry Bypass Method
If the above method fails, manually edit the Registry:
1. Open Command Prompt (Shift + F10) and run:
reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\OOBE /v BypassNRO /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
2. Reboot the setup process.
Verify Network Restrictions
Check if network restrictions are applied:
ipconfig /all
Reset OOBE (Out-of-Box Experience)
If issues persist, reset OOBE:
systemreset -cleanpc
Enable Local Account via Group Policy (For Pro/Enterprise Editions)
If using Windows 11 Pro, enable local accounts via:
gpedit.msc
Navigate to:
`Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > OOBE > “Don’t connect to any Wi-Fi networks during OOBE”`
What Undercode Say
Microsoft continues to enforce online accounts for Windows 11, but workarounds persist. The `ms-cxh:localonly` method is the simplest yet, but Registry edits remain a fallback. For advanced users, Group Policy or DISM modifications can enforce local accounts permanently.
Linux Equivalent (For Comparison):
sudo useradd -m localuser Create local user sudo passwd localuser Set password
Expected Output:
User account created successfully. Windows 11 OOBE bypassed via command-line.
Reference:
- BleepingComputer (if applicable)
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Reported By: Phuong Nguyen – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
