Microsoft has reportedly patched a widely used shortcut that allowed Windows 11 users to bypass Microsoft account setup, according to The Register. Users may now need more involved workarounds.
Microsoft has reportedly patched the easiest method for bypassing Microsoft account setup in Windows 11, according to The Register. The 'Learn More' shortcut to local setup was closed server-side.
The change means users seeking to set up Windows 11 with a local account may now face more involved workarounds. The report did not specify when the patch took effect or provide further technical details.
What this means for you: Users who relied on the 'Learn More' shortcut to set up Windows 11 with a local account may need to use more involved workarounds.
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