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		justusw on Nov 19, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How does Windows decide whether your computer has ... I was using a Win 11 Pro installer stick on a Surface 4 the other day paired with a USB Ethernet interface. Aside from the fact that keyboard and mouse don’t work, because Windows doesn’t have drivers for a Microsoft Surface during install, I was able to convince Microsoft that I have no connection by unplugging the Ethernet cable right before the Microsoft account login prompt. Maybe I was lucky? Or really old installer? (Got it from Amazon Japan) It’s definitely not an OS I would like to make my daily driver. I just hope Apple won’t go down that road with macOS.

toast0 on Nov 19, 2022 [–]

If I've been following tech news, Pro lets you move on with a local account, but Home might not.

temac on Nov 19, 2022 | | [–]

Iirc it is not the case anymore even for pro in 22h2. But bypassnro works for both home and pro.

justusw on Nov 19, 2022 | | [–]

That clears it up! Thanks!

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