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The oobe\bypassnro command doesn’t work anymore
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Published onJune 3, 2024
published onJune 3, 2024
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Microsoft is making it increasingly difficult to sign up via a local account on Windows during OOBE(Out of Box Experience). You can no longer use theoobe\bypassnrocommand to create a local account onWindows 11 24H2during OOBE!
First reported byZac Bowdenand confirmed byBoby Ponyin apost on X(formerly Twitter), the changes seem to kick in withWindows 11 24H2, both theHomeandProeditions. Even upon executing the command, there are no changes to the OOBE.
The method for bypassing the mandatory Microsoft Account requirement in the OOBE for Windows 11 Home and Pro with the command “oobebypassnro”, no longer works anymore. ?https://t.co/H5zmu1dGsDpic.twitter.com/pZ3KLhOOfS
Previously, you could simply input a blocked, bogus email address, like[email protected], and a random password, and the OS would then let you create a local account. But, earlier this year,Microsoft removed the functionality.
Now, it’s going one step ahead and phasing out theoobe\bypassnrocommand in an effort to get more users to switch toMicrosoft accounts. Although Microsoft accounts are more secure, many use alocal account on Windows 11to prevent data collection and minimize Microsoft’s influence on the PC!
Workaround to create a local account on Windows 11 24H2 in OOBE
You have two options right now: completely disconnect from the Internet while running theoobe\bypassnrocommand or use abootable USB creation softwarelikeRufus, which automatically creates a local account if you choose the option while creating the bootable USB.
This has been confirmed byBob Ponyand other Windows enthusiasts. In a subsequentpost on X,Bob Ponywrote,
The claim was corroborated by many, even forWindows 11 24H2. Here’s what another Windows enthusiast said in apost on X,
Microsoft putting in efforts to eliminate local account creation on Windows 11 in OOBE makes sense if we look at it from the tech giant’s point of view. I mean, the company gets to promote its services on registered accounts. Additionally, it gets crucial insights from registered users.
However, even if it were to remove the functionality altogether, you could still switch from a Microsoft account to a local account after installing Windows 11. That, as an option, will always be there!
A few months ago,Elon Musk expressed concernsabout the absence of local accounts during OOBE in Windows 11.
Do you think Microsoft will revert the change? Share with our readers in the comments section.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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