In the latest Windows 11 preview build, Microsoft removed the “bypassnro” command, which let users skip signing into a Microsoft Account when installing Windows.
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Does it still let you sign in locally if you disable network interfaces in BIOS?
Don't think so. The setup itself can't complete without internet.
Man it must suck to set up a computer now on restricted networks.
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To be fair, this is home and not pro.
Good to know, but I will never sign into windows with an MS account at home. Fuck everything about this. It's either old build or 11 or still use 10 for the games I like, or I use Linux. Use that primarily as it is anyways.
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Does it still let you sign in locally if you disable network interfaces in BIOS?
Don't think so. The setup itself can't complete without internet.
I would have been spiteful enough to return my new laptop (despite needing it for a trip I had in a couple of days) if I wasn't able to bypass the account requirement by disabling the wifi.
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Do they still make enterprise/ltsc/iot versions for 11? Because those are usually the ones that don't treat you like a child, and I expect them to retain that
They do indeed, Enterprise still comes with a load of bloat thesedays.
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Man it must suck to set up a computer now on restricted networks.
Windows computers that is
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Well, if I've got no way to bypass it (when setting up for customers), I'll create an account specifically for this purpose.
And proceed to poison the hell out of any data it sends.
Does it still let you sign in locally if you disable network interfaces in BIOS?
Couldn't you just reinstall windows with an older ISO to bypass this? That's what I already do at work anytime I need to setup a new machine, gets rid of the manufacturer supplied
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This will be the year of the Linux desktop.
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I feel like this won't stop anyone who was already refusing to use a Microsoft account for windows. Anyone who was already bypassing the account requirement will still do so, it just will be more difficult. They've accomplished nothing except further pissing off some of their most competent user base.
They've accomplished nothing except further pissing off some of their most competent user base.
I don't think they've cared about the competent users for a very long time. They only want the users who click
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every passing day i feel increasingly gratified to have switched my previously win11 laptop to linux mint. aside from the sheer principle of microsoft being ass, i also fucking despise all of windows' AI bullshit. Fuck copilot for eternity.
I tried setting up a dual boot Mint next to my Win 11 last night. Just so I can experiment with getting all the (replacement) programs of my Win 11 install to work on there… froze during install and was busy for hours getting my boot files for Win 11 back.
I’m not a technical genius or anything and now I’m scared to try again. I assume it’s way easier if I would just rip the bandaid off and do it in one go. Sadly too much relies on me still being able to use the computer close to the way I could before. Ah well. Another day, another chance to nuke the boot files.
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There has always been join domain under sign in options.
Good to know, that's what I use on my 10. Didn't know if 11 has it since it never really appealed to me.
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I like both of my laptops so far but have mixed feelings on both. I know it's not a lot to go on but here's been my experience so far. Dell XPS 15 and my new framework. Sorry, don't know the model name.
Two days ago I received a framework laptop for work but haven't been able to test anything other than installing Kubuntu. It was shipped to me from my employer so they had the final say in how it was configured but a few things went wrong. Not sure whose fault it was but in the end it's still fine. I configured it to have a mix of usb-c and usb-a ports, 3.5mm audio, and display port. It came with six usb-c modules. Fine. I can live with that. The thing that really made me mad was that I requested a keyboard with no Windows key and to have no OS installed. It came with Windows 11 installed and had the Windows key on the keyboard. I don't know who messed up but I'm not mad enough to do or say anything about. I do like that repairs and changes on this machine will be easier/possible. Oh...audio worked right away too so that was nice. Already better than the Dell XPS I bought with my own money and has crackling audio due to hardware not software issues. Works fine through an audio interface but the speakers sound like ass. I should have returned that machine right away.
bought with my own money and has crackling audio due to hardware not software issues. Works fine through an audio interface but the speakers sound like ass.
If its any consolidation my HP Envy, which is a normal consumer laptop that comes with windows, had that same crackling noise if I hold it at a weird angle.
I should have sent it back as well, but frankly that's just the state of the market RN. Companies don't give a f, even large ones.
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Just one more reason to skip Windows 11…
I like seeing these posts, non issue now that im on linux, need more ppl to swap to help the piracy ecosystem
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Uh... what? They only thing they have in common is following the POSIX standard. The moment you step outside of that POSIX lowest common denominator, it becomes abundantly clear just how different they are.
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Windows 11 has had enough red flags for me to switch to tablet, since modern PC's are way over performing to my needs anyway. Windows 11 experience was like a pilot for the HAL A.I. from a Space Odyssey.
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To be fair, this is home and not pro.
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ive been on windows all my life but as of last week it's the first time that ive had zero windows machines in my life since i installed linux mint on them. ive never been happier.
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They've accomplished nothing except further pissing off some of their most competent user base.
I don't think they've cared about the competent users for a very long time. They only want the users who click
OKorNextwithout reading or thinking.Yup. Competent nerds like us make up about 0.0002% of their earnings. The big business is in corporate, and the hordes of plebs as a distant second.
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I tried setting up a dual boot Mint next to my Win 11 last night. Just so I can experiment with getting all the (replacement) programs of my Win 11 install to work on there… froze during install and was busy for hours getting my boot files for Win 11 back.
I’m not a technical genius or anything and now I’m scared to try again. I assume it’s way easier if I would just rip the bandaid off and do it in one go. Sadly too much relies on me still being able to use the computer close to the way I could before. Ah well. Another day, another chance to nuke the boot files.
What programs are causing you concern?
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We’re removing the bypassnro.cmd script from the build to enhance security and user experience of Windows 11. This change ensures that all users exit setup with internet connectivity and a Microsoft Account.
Any windows fanboy cares to explain how this supposedly enhances a user's security?
The spin on requiring an internet connection being phrased as 'ensures all users exit setup with internet connectivity' is amazing too.
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ive been on windows all my life but as of last week it's the first time that ive had zero windows machines in my life since i installed linux mint on them. ive never been happier.
Wow for some reason that's weirdly attractive.
