YouTube removes Windows 11 Microsoft account bypass video citing a community guideline violation with potential to cause serious physical harm or death — “I don’t think Microsoft had anything to do with it.”

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Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, which could leave around 400 million computers vulnerable. It’s clear Microsoft wants people to switch to Windows 11, and they’ve been actively encouraging this with prominent upgrade ads.

Windows 10 users can keep using the operating system after support ends in a couple of ways. They can get one more year of free security updates by backing up their settings to the cloud with a Microsoft Account. Alternatively, they can pay $30 or use 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points to continue receiving updates.

Microsoft is offering free extended support updates for Windows 10 in the European Economic Area. However, organizations like the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) and The Restart Project criticize this as a temporary fix that doesn’t address the underlying problems with the system.

Microsoft’s upgrade to Windows 11 has been tricky for many, largely because of the specific hardware needed to run it. This has led to criticism from users who feel Microsoft is intentionally forcing people to upgrade by ending support for Windows 10, a practice known as planned obsolescence.

For the last year, people have been hesitant to upgrade to Windows 11, and many have shared this on social media. Some are even considering switching to Linux because they prefer its lack of ads and data tracking.

More and more people are using tools to simplify the upgrade to Windows 11. For example, Flyoobe (previously known as Flyby11) allows users with older computers to install Windows 11 even if their hardware doesn’t meet Microsoft’s official requirements, such as having 4GB of RAM, a TPM 2.0 chip, or UEFI with Secure Boot. This makes it easier to put Windows 11 on older PCs.

NTDEV’s Tiny11 also simplifies Windows 11 by removing unnecessary apps. It ‘debloats’ the operating system, getting rid of programs many people don’t need, such as Copilot and the new Outlook app – similar to how Windows 10 users could bypass initial setup screens like Flyoobe.

YouTube appears to discourage methods that bypass standard account creation. They recently removed a video from the CyberCPU Tech channel that showed users how to install Windows 11 with a local account only, as reported by Tom’s Hardware.

Last October, Microsoft strengthened its requirement for users to sign in with a Microsoft account when initially setting up Windows 11. This means a Microsoft account and an internet connection are now essential parts of the first-time setup process.

Rich, who makes the videos and runs the channel, believes YouTube’s automatic system mistakenly removed his tutorial on logging into Windows 11 with a local account. He thinks the system flagged it incorrectly.

Despite the creator posting a new video showing how to get around Windows 11’s strict system requirements, the problem continued. YouTube simply said the videos on the channel broke their community rules, without giving a clear explanation.

You received a warning because your content violated our policy against harmful or dangerous content. This policy prohibits material that encourages risky or illegal activities that could lead to serious injury or death.

YouTube Support Specialist

According to Rich:

I realize YouTube has the final say on what’s allowed on its platform, and if they don’t want certain videos, we won’t make them for YouTube. While it’s frustrating to have to limit what I create, I’m willing to comply with their rules. It would be helpful, though, if YouTube would simply tell me what I did wrong instead of leaving me to guess and make assumptions.

Interestingly, the tech enthusiast on YouTube thought Microsoft wasn’t involved in the videos being removed, even though he expected his viewers to blame them. One follower commented, “YouTube must have made a deal with Microsoft.”

Rich doesn’t believe Microsoft was involved. He thinks the problem lies with Google and YouTube’s heavy use of artificial intelligence. He explained that AI flagged his video, and even after he appealed, an AI system denied his request to restore it – despite the video being harmless. He also said that YouTube’s customer support is actually just an AI chatbot designed to *seem* like a real person.

Rich pointed out that once computers are in control, trying to correct them is pointless. “They’ll always think they’re correct, because they’re designed to calculate, not to think critically,” he explained.

FAQ

Can you install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account?

For a while, users could install Windows 11 without creating a Microsoft account. But a recent update from Microsoft closes those workarounds. Now, you generally need a Microsoft account to set up Windows 11, unless you’re using a domain account with the Pro version.

Why did YouTube flag a video demonstrating how to login into Windows 11 using only a local account?

The YouTube creator says he received a message – possibly from an AI support system – claiming his video violated YouTube’s rules and could potentially cause serious harm or even death.

Is Google and YouTube using AI to moderate content being uploaded online?

CyberCPU’s Rich points out that Google and YouTube’s heavy use of AI for tasks like flagging content and helping customers is actually making things worse for users. The AI frequently makes mistakes, incorrectly identifying harmless videos as inappropriate – a common issue known as a false positive.

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2025-10-30 14:40