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Microsoft Removes Additional Methods to Bypass Microsoft Account Setup in Windows 11

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Microsoft has removed additional methods that allowed users to bypass the Microsoft account requirement during the installation of Windows 11. This change was introduced in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.6772 (KB5065797) for Insiders in the Dev Channel and will likely be included in future production builds. The move aims to ensure that devices are fully configured and to enhance security. The bypass methods removed include known mechanisms for creating local Windows accounts during the Windows Setup experience (OOBE). Microsoft claims that bypassing the Microsoft account setup can cause users to exit the OOBE with a device that is not fully configured for use. Users will now need to complete the OOBE with internet access and a Microsoft account to ensure their PC is set up correctly.

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  1. 07.10.2025 18:37 1 articles · 3h ago

    Microsoft removes additional methods to bypass Microsoft account setup in Windows 11

    Microsoft has removed additional methods that allowed users to bypass the Microsoft account requirement during the installation of Windows 11. This change was introduced in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.6772 (KB5065797) for Insiders in the Dev Channel and will likely be included in future production builds. The move aims to ensure that devices are fully configured and to enhance security. Users will now need to complete the OOBE with internet access and a Microsoft account to ensure their PC is set up correctly.

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