Microsoft is making it harder to create local accounts for Windows 11

Microsoft je z najnovejšo posodobitvijo Windows 11 še dodatno otežil ustvarjanje lokalnih računov med začetno namestitvijo. Internetna povezava je zdaj obvezna, kar pomeni, da uporabniki ne morejo več preskočiti prijave v Microsoftov račun.

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Microsoft recently made it clear that it no longer wants to allow the creation of local accounts during Windows 11 installation. In the past, the OOBE\bypassnro command was popular, which allowed you to skip the initial setup (OOBE) part and create a local account. But this option is now blocked as well.

With the latest preview version of the system, Microsoft has tightened the requirement for an internet connection during installation. According to them, by avoiding the login, users “inadvertently skip key setup screens,” meaning the system is not fully ready to use.

During the OOBE screens, Microsoft promotes Microsoft 365 subscriptions and encourages OneDrive setup. With the new restrictions, the company wants to ensure that users don't skip these steps.

In addition to these changes, the beta version also brings some useful new features, such as an improved dark theme. All changes will be included in the stable version of Windows 11 after testing. Users who want to retain more control over settings will have to find alternative methods or prepare for the mandatory sign-in to a Microsoft account.