Many users use an e-mail trick to avoid creating a Microsoft account. This has now apparently been stopped by Microsoft.
  • entropicshart@sh.itjust.works
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    5 months ago

    I’ve been debating for a while to switch windows to Linux and see how well it works for my games, thanks Microsoft for finally pushing me to do it!

    Only thing keeping me on windows has been games (all other development use is far easier on Linux); but with the work that happened with Steam Deck, many games are now fully functional on Linux.

  • Scary le Poo@beehaw.org
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    5 months ago

    On a new install, before powering up, make sure you don’t start it up with Ethernet plugged in, when you get to the Wi-Fi connection stage hit Ctrl+f10

    Type in

    oobe\bypassnro

    And press enter. The computer will restart and now when you get to the Wi-Fi connection screen you’ll have a like that says “I don’t have internet”.

  • originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com
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    5 months ago

    lack of local accounting means its no longer your operating system, youre now using a perpetually required service from microsoft.

    the walled garden is putting the last bricks in place. hope all you windows fans are …happy… asking apple microsoft for permission to use your own hardware.

  • ofcourse@lemmy.ml
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    5 months ago

    Wouldn’t it be possible to buy a new PC, open the box, and return it right after because you cannot set it up without internet?

    If enough people do it, may be PC manufacturers will force Microsoft to add offline setups.

    • SecureTaco@lemmy.asc6.orgEnglish
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      5 months ago

      Funny you say that, setting it up without internet is one of the few ways left to still be able to create a local account.

      • linearchaos@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        5 months ago

        There’s no clear path from getting the computer out of the box just setting it up without internet. If you call the manufacturer and they know what the hell they’re doing they’ll walk you through doing the OOBE no internet fix. It just needs to be an option in the damn operating system. The fact that they’re hiding it from you is unconscionable.

  • hperrin@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    I love how there is an entire group of people who think it’s perfectly normal to “fight” the company that makes the OS they use.

    (This message brought to you by the Linux gang.)