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Upcoming Windows 11 builds cannot install without internet and Microsoft Account

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268 points tech234a | 1 comments | 29 Mar 25 04:13 UTC | HN request time: 0.22s | source
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brokegrammer ◴[29 Mar 25 06:38 UTC] No.43513317[source]▶
A while ago, I needed to get into safe mode to rescue a laptop that wouldn't boot.

Since it uses Windows 11, I originally logged in using my Microsoft Account and a Windows Hello pin.

Safe mode doesn't load wifi drivers and the laptop didn't have an ethernet port, so I couldn't log in to my Microsoft Account to get into Windows safe mode. Didn't have a dongle with ethernet port at that time, so I had to backup the drive and reinstall Windows instead.

That's why I use Linux these days.

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Szpadel ◴[29 Mar 25 06:47 UTC] No.43513356[source]▶
wait, you need internet connection to even login? this means root cannot use computer when you do not have internet connection for any reason?
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1. benhurmarcel ◴[29 Mar 25 10:15 UTC] No.43514261[source]▶
That’s not the case. I have a Windows 11 computer around, set up with a Microsoft account and Windows Hello, and I can log in just fine without internet connection.