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On Mar 28, 2025 at 3:53:59 PM EDT, "CrudeSausage" <crude@sausa.ge> wrote:

> ... it confirms the removal of a popular bypass.
> 
> It looks like local accounts will be a thing of the past, on PCs anyway.
> Linux will be the last remaining option.
> 
> <https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-will-force-windows-11-installs-to-use-a-microsoft-account-confirms-removal-of-popular-setup-bypass>

As always, Enterprise users won't have this restriction. Because enterprise
Windows PCs are local accounts. Part of the "lock down". 

Also, if you read the entire article there are already ways to restore this
option.