Microsoft closes a worrying Windows 11 account bypass hack — all it took was one click
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Microsoft tightening the Windows 11 account requirement closes off a simple bypass, but it also reinforces the shift toward identity-anchored OS installs. If you rely on local-only accounts for labs, kiosks, or regulated environments, you need a documented provisioning path before this becomes the default everywhere.
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