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Microsoft blocks local account setup in Windows 11 Insider builds, requiring Microsoft account and internet during setup.
Microsoft has blocked two command-line workarounds—bypassnro and ms-cxh:localonly—in the latest Windows 11 Insider builds, making it impossible to set up a local account without a Microsoft account and internet connection during initial setup.
The change, effective in recent preview versions, ensures users complete essential configuration steps, with Microsoft citing improved security and device setup.
While the restriction currently applies only to Insider builds, it signals a broader push toward mandatory Microsoft account usage in future stable releases.
Alternative methods may still exist but are not officially supported.
Microsoft bloquea la configuración de la cuenta local en las compilaciones de Windows 11 Insider, requiriendo una cuenta de Microsoft e internet durante la configuración.