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7mo ago

New Command Enables Windows 11 Local Account Setup Without Microsoft Login

A recently discovered workaround allows users to bypass Microsoft's online account requirement during setup, though it may soon be patched.

A hidden setup screen in Windows 11 allowing you to bypass Microsoft account requirements on install
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Overview

  • A new method lets Windows 11 users bypass Microsoft's mandatory online account requirement by using the command 'start ms-cxh:localonly' during setup.
  • The workaround, shared by X user @witherornot1337, applies to Home and Pro editions of Windows 11, where local account options have been removed.
  • Microsoft has a history of patching similar bypass methods, and it is expected this new workaround will be blocked in future updates.
  • Local account setup remains officially available in specific Windows 11 editions, including Education, Enterprise, IoT, and LTSC.
  • The enforcement of online accounts aligns with Microsoft's push for cloud services, but privacy-conscious users continue to resist these restrictions.