Microsoft’s Account Lockdown: Say Goodbye to Local Windows 11 Setup!

Microsoft is pulling the plug on sneaky local Windows account setups in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.6772. They’re closing loopholes faster than a caffeine-fueled programmer, all in the name of making sure your device isn’t only half-baked. So, say goodbye to shortcuts and hello to fully configured PCs!

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Hot Take:

**_Microsoft is ensuring that Windows 11 users are locked into their ecosystem tighter than a pair of skinny jeans after Thanksgiving dinner. They’re removing the cheat codes for local account setup, ensuring that Windows 11 is not just an operating system but a full-on commitment to the Microsoft experience._**

Key Points:

– Microsoft is phasing out methods to create local accounts during Windows 11 installation.
– The change was initiated in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.6772.
– Microsoft claims the removal is to prevent incomplete device configurations.
– Users will now need an internet connection and a Microsoft account to complete setup.
– The BypassNRO Registry hack might still work, but it’s on Microsoft’s chopping block.

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