Microsoft Enforces Mandatory Microsoft Accounts for Windows 11 Setup

The removal of the bypassnro command finalizes the requirement for internet connectivity and Microsoft Account sign-in during all new Windows 11 installations.

Microsoft has removed the bypassnro command in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview, making Microsoft Accounts mandatory for all new installations.
The change applies universally to consumer versions of Windows 11, including both Home and Pro editions, and will roll out in the coming weeks.
Enterprise users retain the ability to bypass this requirement using domain or other accounts, but consumer alternatives are increasingly limited.
Microsoft justifies the move as a measure to enhance security and user experience while integrating users more deeply into its cloud services ecosystem.
The decision has raised privacy concerns and resistance from users who prefer the control and offline functionality of local accounts.