A newly discovered method allows users to easily create local accounts in Windows 11, circumventing Microsoft’s increasing push toward mandatory Microsoft Account usage during installation.

## The New Bypass Method

While Microsoft recently removed the ‘BypassNRO.cmd’ script from Windows 11 preview builds, X user “Wither OrNot” has revealed a simpler alternative that has been confirmed to work:

1. During Windows 11 installation, when you reach the “Let’s connect you to a network” screen
2. Press Shift+F10 to open a command prompt
3. Type `start ms-cxh:localonly` and press Enter
4. A window will appear allowing you to create a local user account
5. After completing the form, Windows 11 will continue installation with your local account

This method is significantly easier than previous workarounds that required manual Registry editing.

## Microsoft’s Push for Cloud Integration

Microsoft has been systematically eliminating local account options in Windows 11, as many of the operating system’s features are designed to work with cloud-based services. The company continues to make it increasingly difficult to use Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account.

## Future of the Bypass

Since this command appears to be deeply integrated into the operating system rather than just a script, it may be more difficult for Microsoft to remove in future updates. However, given Microsoft’s track record of closing such loopholes, users interested in local accounts might want to take advantage of this method while it remains available.