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Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them (www.xda-developers.com)

submitted 5 months ago by ForgottenFlux@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Microsoft removes guide on converting Microsoft accounts to Local, pushing for Microsoft sign-ins.

Instructions once available, now missing - likely due to company's preference for Microsoft accounts.

People may resist switching to Microsoft accounts for privacy reasons, despite company's stance.

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[–] Boozilla@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Here's an updated way to bypass it. This Youtuber is a little cheerful-cheesy, but the info is good.

https://youtu.be/Mn9bhG4nWeI

[–] GreenAppleTree@lemmy.world 28 points 5 months ago (1 children)

No. This does not need a 13-minute video.

Don't plug in ethernet if you're using one.
At the wifi setup stage press shift-F10
Type oobe\bypassnro
Reboot. Proceed as normal.

There, saved you 13 minutes

[–] Boozilla@lemmy.world 6 points 5 months ago

Oh cool, Cunningham's Law in action.