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bypassnro Removal
https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2025/03/28/announcing-windows-11-insider-preview-build-26200-5516-dev-channel/ We’re removing the bypassnro.cmd script from the build to enhance security and user experience of Windows 11. This change ensures that all users exit setup with internet connectivity and a Microsoft Account. What is Microsoft's end game here? This is very unpopular. https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/1jmgkfk/microsoft_is_removing_the_bypassnro_command_from/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows11/comments/1jm13la/no_more_bypassnro_microsoft_account_a_must/ https://www.reddit.com/r/iiiiiiitttttttttttt/comments/1jmkmyr/i_have_thoughts_about_this_but_its_not_worth/ https://www.reddit.com/r/assholedesign/comments/1jmfas5/microsoft_removes_bypassnro_script_in_a_new/ What isn't clear from this is whether the registry key itself will continue to work and process like we are used to. The least Microsoft could do is clarify if the script is going away or if the code and registry processing of the value/data is going away. Or maybe asked a different way - what happens when we get an in-place upgrade from 24H2 (where bypassnro is functional) to a newer version of Win11? Is Microsoft going to pull out the rug and force local users to convert to Microsoft accounts? If you go through with making a local account easier to use, I am going to be asking Microsoft for a refund. In fact, I already have reached out to support to complain and ask questions about this direction and these are some of the responses I got back from them: Please allow me to inform you that, on your device as you have purchased key for Windows, you can use local account on device , it is as per your choice whether you want to use Microsoft account for using device or local account. Yes, forever you can use local account on device it is not required to use Microsoft account. Yes, you can use a local account on Windows 11 instead of a Microsoft account. However, there are some limitations to consider: Setup Requirements: During the initial setup of Windows 11, especially on Home editions, a Microsoft account is typically required. You can bypass this by disconnecting from the internet during setup or using specific methods to create a local account2. Features: A local account allows you to sign in offline, but you won't have access to features like syncing settings, OneDrive integration, or accessing certain apps that require a Microsoft account. Switching: If you're already using a Microsoft account, you can switch to a local account through the settings menu. Would you like guidance on creating or switching to a local account? Yes, it is applicable till you are using Windows 11 on device, it will not create any issues except some features, that will also get fixed. if currently you are facing issue then we do have our Windows technical team they will help you out in sign in by local account and using local account on device. As long as Windows 11 remains under mainstream and extended support, using a local account should continue to be an option for your device. While Microsoft generally ensures compatibility with local accounts, some updates may introduce additional features or services that are accessible only through a Microsoft account. However, this doesn’t typically restrict the ability to use a local account for basic device functionality.7.5KViews1like5CommentsRe: Import Excel to Sharepoint List *with choices*
I wanted to comment that I have the same issue and I think the other reply doesn't actually understand the problem at hand. The problem is that if you have an Excel table pre-populated with data and you create a list from this table, the pre-existing values in a column that was imported as the "Choice" type land in a sort of super-position. The reason I say it's in a super position is because if you add a new item to the list, the pre-existing values for the choices *do* show up. But if you go to *edit* a column you cannot edit the column because no choices are present. It's a really clunky interface and I'm not sure how this got past QA testing at Microsoft. The import of all the columns is definitely a bit annoying too, though in my case I don't have many columns to work with. You have to drop-down each column from the excel table and select the type as "Choice". This interface would be improved if there were a way to bulk-edit columns to be imported by say, using checkboxes to select multiple (and/or ranges) of columns and set the type at once across all.13KViews2likes3CommentsHow best to package an application which uses dynamic parameters?
I'd like to package an application which currently uses a batch script to launch an exe. Unfortunately the script can't simply set environment variables prior to launching the exe as these parameters must be passed into the application at launch and are built dynamically based on factors such as the system hostname. PSF almost looks like it could do what I want but the PSF json seems to want to know the .exe file to launch when the script is complete. Perhaps this is better for the PSF space, but can PSF simply launch a script without running an exe afterwards? Or is there some "null" exe I can hack into the MSIX as a place holder? I'm not sure this is a good idea because if I understand MSIX correctly, it tries to "wait" until applications in the package are unused before beginning say, an update. But if the application was launched by a script, I don't think MSIX would have any visibility on that. Is MSIX a bad choice for an application such as this?583Views0likes0Comments
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