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    [–] Godnroc 48 points 2 years ago (1 children)

    Click, Tab, space, Tab, space, Tab, space, Tab, space, Tab, tab, space

    [–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago

    This is why I make students install a copy of Windows without the use of a mouse.

    [–] sv1sjp 36 points 2 years ago (1 children)

    Mr.Gates is not in Microsoft for years, but yes

    [–] [email protected] 23 points 2 years ago

    Surprised there wasn't a conspiratorial reference to covid testing in the meme tbh

    [–] [email protected] 30 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Bill Gates no longer works for Microsoft. He couldn't care less about you're data.

    [–] Eheran 15 points 2 years ago

    Let us hope he is not just data but an actual person.

    [–] dustyData 15 points 2 years ago

    No, you're data!

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    [–] QuazarOmega 29 points 2 years ago

    The illusion of choice

    [–] ultratiem 24 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

    Welcome to β€œwindows as a service”. At this point Windows is basically like a freemium app.

    [–] flimsyberry 18 points 2 years ago (1 children)
    [–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

    Wait, you're paying for Windows?

    [–] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago

    Part of the price when you buy a computer.

    [–] [email protected] 23 points 2 years ago

    I just bought a used laptop that came with windows 11. After all of this data collection crap it started blue screening after I installed the first set of updates.

    Pop Os has been running flawlessly.

    [–] thorbot 18 points 2 years ago (1 children)

    Slipstreamed windows is the only way. Skip all this bullshit and pre-remove all the bloatware fuckery too. Highly recommend if you are installing windows regularly: https://techcult.com/how-to-slipstream-windows-10-installation/

    [–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

    OOSU10 is also helpful if you don't wanna mess with install media.

    [–] [email protected] 17 points 2 years ago

    Our internal documentation for setting up a windows VM literally says "Press 'maybe later' for the next 9 screens"

    [–] [email protected] 16 points 2 years ago

    Every year that passes makes me happier I switched to Linux only instead of dual booting. Happy Debian user here.

    [–] [email protected] 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)
    [–] QuazarOmega 8 points 2 years ago

    On the USB stick

    [–] TwoGems 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)
    [–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    What’s the best way to get it?

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    [–] Audbol 9 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    You guys should try making your install media using Rufus

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    [–] kratoz29 9 points 2 years ago

    Spoiler alert, when you hit accept all tabs go back to "on".

    [–] gliide 8 points 2 years ago

    When entering security questions:

    down arrow tab keyboardspamkeyboardspamkeyboardspam enter

    down arrow tab keyboardspamkeyboardspamkeyboardspam enter

    down arrow tab keyboardspamkeyboardspamkeyboardspam enter

    [–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

    I'm using NTLite for the last two years to make "custom Windows" that gets rid of much of these data-grabbing s**t. I recommend people here to try it.

    You have tons of features like disabling default shit like teams, photos, the much-hated media player, default apps etc. And enable local account creation without resorting to Shift+F10 to CMD and typing the bypass command there.

    It also cuts off the other versions of Windows 11 that you don't want in the boot media. I recommend this software over others because you only need to customize it once before you install the OS. Here

    [–] iturnedintoanewt 10 points 2 years ago

    Yeah nah... I think I'd rather take a FOSS mod tool. Or, you know, stay in Linux at much as i can, as of now.

    [–] cory_lowry 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

    I LITERALLY do this every single day at work

    [–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

    If this is is actually your job you should look into automating it, you can configure it once and have it auto install with the same settings each time

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

    To be honest, I'd forgotten that "installing windows" was a thing

    [–] TheDarkBanana87 4 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Does it required a microsoft account now? Or can we still install it without connected to the internet

    [–] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Yeah but I turn on airplane mode and it doesn't need an account anymore. Lpt for those of you out there.

    Actually, better tip, use Linux.

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    [–] eruchitanda 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

    Yeah, but you can create local account.

    With the installing media running:

    β€’ Shift+F10 (opens cmd) > OOBE\BYPASSNRO

    β€’ Continue until getting to creating account

    β—¦β—¦ Account > [email protected]/[email protected]/[email protected]/[email protected]/[email protected]/[email protected]/[email protected]/[email protected]

    β—¦β—¦ Password > *enter any random password*

    β€’ […] > How would you like to set up this device > Set up for work or school

    With an existing system:

    β€’ CMD > net user /add <username> *

    E: Wording.

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    [–] Gamey 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

    I think it's still technically possible with some workaround but they indeed kind of killed offline accounts with Windows 11

    [–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    It’s not hard at all, when making an account one of the options is to make it offline/local only. Sure it’s a small link below the big buttons but it’s there and not hidden.

    [–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

    I reinstalled Win11 last month and I think they removed that feature. now you have to Shift+F10 and type the bypass command in CMD.

    [–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

    It used to be that way, but last time I tried the only way is to disconnect from the internet otherwise it will force it.

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    [–] teydam 3 points 2 years ago

    i don't care enough, waiting for critical mass

    [–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

    Hey Microsoft , how about https://youtube.com/watch?v=cMTAUr3Nm6I

    You need to let it go!

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