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Microsoft blocks Windows 11 workaround that enabled local accounts (www.pcworld.com)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago (9 children)

But why don't you just turn off the internet when setting up Windows? You don't need any hacks for that

[–] Llamajockey 4 points 5 months ago

Just used this bypass 2 days ago. I'd recommend people download the current W11 installer so that the work around always works as long as you keep the device away from Internet until the OS is installed

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

Luckily m$ didn't block option to install Linux by permanently enable secure boot and lock bootloader right?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

#RUNBSD it is then

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Lol that’s what I did after getting my new Windows laptop. Sad it’s blocked.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Do people avoid Chromebooks for the same reason?

[–] Reddfugee42 2 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I've heard you can use a cheap local RADIUS server to establish a local domain. Anyone attempt this?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Having to do the meta-workaround of running another computer to make your computer usable is just...don't get me wrong, I love running infrastructure, but that seems like it should be unnecessary just to use a computer.

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