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YouTube Pulls Windows 11 Bypass Tutorials, Cites 'Harmful or Dangerous' Policy

The denied appeal underscores opaque moderation with inconsistent enforcement across the platform.

Overview

  • CyberCPU Tech says two recent videos were removed: one on setting up Windows 11 with a local account and another on installing the OS on unsupported hardware.
  • YouTube told the creator the takedowns violated its Harmful or Dangerous Content policy, referencing risks of serious physical harm or death.
  • The channel reports one warning strike covering both removals, and says a second appeal was denied in under a minute.
  • Other Windows 11 bypass tutorials remain available on YouTube, and YouTube’s help pages say automated systems often flag content for human review.
  • The creator first blamed an AI false positive and later suggested Microsoft involvement, though no evidence of external influence has been provided.