Stop uploading content to YouTube - there are other hosts
YouTube is taking down videos on performing nonstandard Windows 11 installs
Submitted 2 weeks ago by sommerset@thelemmy.club to technology@lemmy.world
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cmeu@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Sure. You could upload it to peer-tube, and have it be seen by a whole 11 people!
Typhoon@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
There was a time Youtube videos would only be seen by 11 people. But it grew because people posted videos anyway.
Bougie_Birdie@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 weeks ago
In this case, you could upload it to YouTube where it will be taken down and seen by a whole no people
CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 weeks ago
Honestly, at this point people should use Pornhub.
the_q@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
What’s wrong with that?
thenoirwolfess@lemmynsfw.com 2 weeks ago
Or Odysee!! A well established platform with decentralised video storage and a FOSS app that lets you browse all videos with relatively fast loading.
markko@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
That would be great for those 11 people.
UltraMagnus@startrek.website 2 weeks ago
Hey man, the playing-pinball-while-a-cat-interferes peertube community is very close-knit (video.apz.fi).
I kid, but it’s true that peertube lacks the dopamine hooks and variety that youtube does. It’s much harder to sink hours into watching a bunch of videos that you’ll only half remember by the next day.
other_cat@piefed.zip 2 weeks ago
Why not both, it’s not like The Internet Police will stop you.
cmeu@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
A little ironic that this comment posted on Lemmy (tiny competitor to reddit)
Viewers go where the content is, yes, but you don’t get content on alternative sites if you don’t post there.
YouTube in the old days was awesome. Then Google happened to it. When it first started it was quite small.
Principles matter!
chunes@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Better yet, this would be much better and easier to host as written instructions.
bookmeat@lemmynsfw.com 2 weeks ago
Which of them help normies monetize their videos?
cmeu@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
A quick Google search brought up a few alternatives that can do that, but what’s the monetization potential for a removed video on YouTube?
melsaskca@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
It’s almost like all of the big gigantic companies are in cahoots with one another and then one day…BOOM!..they bought all the governments.
floofloof@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
We could see back in the 1980s, that corporations were becoming more powerful than governments. And that inversion of power has only continued to become more extreme since then.
melsaskca@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
I saw it a lot further back in France, but they were called institutions back then, not corporations. A rose by any other name. It gives me hope that the sleeping giant (the citizenry) can only be pushed so far.
Credibly_Human@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
The noose keeps tightening.
Google also has been trying to argue that modifying client side javascript is equivalent to hacking.
Modifying code running on your own fucking machine, in your own fucking browser.
EnsignWashout@startrek.website 2 weeks ago
Yes.
At this rate, we will be having a “local files are hard for the average user” debate, here, in another decade.
Which, maybe it will be, at that point.
Credibly_Human@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
The crazy thing is that so many issues matter all at once.
PlanterTree@discuss.tchncs.de 2 weeks ago
if you keep enshittifying the file management systems, this will happen.
sleen@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
They just can’t admit that they’re using ai for the server side scripting, seeing how it doesn’t work out.
floofloof@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
Do you even have a general computing license, citizen?
dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Well, they can take my plugins and Tampermonkey when they pry it from my cold, dead, hands.
Credibly_Human@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
They are fine with this trade
Phegan@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Come join us in Linux.
Eh_I@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
InTheTreetop@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
Come on! It’s fun! And pretty frustrating at times. You’ll hate it. And then love it. Then hate. It’s called emotional balance and it makes character, or some shit, I dunno.
Just get the penguin already.
aberrate_junior_beatnik@midwest.social 2 weeks ago
Hello, I am wondering if I could get a stranger on the internet to let me know if I should use Linux. I just wish more people would literally just say “Use Linux”.
Rustjesus@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Don’t know if this is a useful perspective, I switched to Linux about 2 weeks ago, coming from windows all my life, and most recently win10. It’s been tough, it seems like you can do anything you want, but you’re gonna spend many an hour troubleshooting early on for sure, and if you don’t have some amount of command line experience that’s gonna suck
Croquette@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
You’ve been using Windows all your life. It will take time to be comfortable with Linux since it’s a different workflow, that’s normal.
PieMePlenty@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
You know, Linux is great. I love it. I run a lot of things on it. But it can be a frustrating experience. Simply put, its not a one to one replacement and it will simply not fit into some peoples lives like windows has up to this point.
My personal experience with linux desktops (some arch flavors and fedora) combined with Wayland and an Nvidia card have been pretty abysmal.
On prior Fedora’s and Endeavor, I had Firefox crashing constantly, no clue why. Crashes reduced this week with the release of Fedora 43 but its still not stable. This is something I’ve not experienced under windows ever since they rewrote firefox like… 10 years ago now?
With KDE plasma, its system apps like settings crash. I’ve not had to restart my PC with the physical restart button under windows for quite a while now. But when using KDE, the whole thing freezes and will just not respond.
I’ve tried playing some CS2 literally today and couldn’t make it through a match without a crash.
Vendor software for hardware devices (drivers) is missing linux support a lot of the time and while I appreciate open source alternatives, they just don’t cover the edge cases I had. As an example: razer rbg lighting effects stacking is non existent on linux. Open RBG works… but its not good enough.I’m sooo ready to use KDE Plasma on a daily basis and really want to, but the stability I want is just not there yet. If you have simple use cases, don’t stray too far onto the edge, possibly have older hardware and don’t need Wayland or don’t use Nvidia, I’d definitely recommend it. I use Mint on my 14 year old laptop just fine, but its got an old ass nvidia card, uses x11 with cinnamon and I don’t game on it. Stable as a rock. I use Debian on my home server and it hasn’t crashed with a 3 year uptime.
Desktop linux on a gaming machine… I’ve just been disappointed.Sorry for the dump. I’m voicing my frustration out of love for linux, not out of hate.
barnaclebutt@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Use Linux
Cantaloupe877@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
It’s a tough change, I won’t lie. It depends on what you need too, good luck if you need Adobe apps. The first while is frustrating, weird and unfamiliar, but there will come a time where Windows will feel that way instead.
nforminvasion@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Do not not use Linux
mesamunefire@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
Its so nice on peertube nowadays. !peertube@lemmy.world if anyone wants to join and watch/post videos.
Cevilia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 weeks ago
Unfortunately it’s not as easy as “join and post videos”. Finding an instance willing to host your videos is a massive issue. You might even have to pay a company to spin one up for you, whereas YouTube will just host your videos for free. There’s the obvious sustainability issue, but for a small channel, or someone who doesn’t have cash reserves and is just trying video-making out, no upfront investment is kinda a no-brainer.
abbiistabbii@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 weeks ago
"You will give us your data no matter what."
- Microsoft and Alphabet.
brachiosaurus@mander.xyz 2 weeks ago
They are helping you staying away from windows, use linux it’s free
GreenShimada@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
This is a screenshot of this HN thread: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45744503
Which is about this Reddit post: old.reddit.com/…/youtube_is_taking_down_videos_on…
“non-standard” means without a Windows account (gasp!) and on “non-standard equipment” - like, what a Samsung Smart Fridge instead of the ads? I can’t tell what that means, YT thinks I’m a bot, and can get fucked instead of me digging any deeper.
humanamerican@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
“Nonstandard” for Windows 11 includes PCs with Intel 7th gen or older processors, many of which are still perfectly good and powerful enough to run Windows 11. So, it’s pretty sad that these videos are being taken down.
yardratianSoma@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
I know it’s a normal thing, to not instantly look for alternatives to software you might have used for your entire life, and I get it, if it hasn’t harmed you or done you wrong, then it’s probably fine to stick with what you know.
But as someone who first experienced alternatives to Windows back in 2006, and like others who walked the more beaten path, we’ve grown tired of this stuff. The slow, decline of Windows, and the promise of something better with every update.
It won’t surprise me if one day they decide to full send it and charge a monthly subscription to use the full OS, not one bit. Enshittification, it’s bound to happen. I’m teaching my child about linux now, so they’ll be aware that software doesn’t have to suck.
Try something different, it’s a good way to live, to know you don’t have to remain where you are if you don’t want to. Of course, only if you want to!
BCsven@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
They already are poised for this is subscription service, they are selling mini PCs called 365 Link that only have enough OS to reach the cloud and run all M365 apps online… www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-365/link
ozymandias@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 weeks ago
just searched youtube for “ windows 11 without microsoft account”.
there are thousands of videos still up.
people will just believe anything that fits their worldview and not check anything out….VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 weeks ago
You don’t understand, I’m scouring the internet for obscure archives of videos on how to manually uninstall Windows 11 components with the command line because Linux is just too hard to learn!
dudesss@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
Firefox based and Chromium addon to redirect YouTube and other links to privacy alternatives. Works for Firefox based browsers on Android too.
DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
Me in 2026: diving into the dark web to find an instruction manual
They took control of the digital town square and now its a prison. Monopolitistic shithole corporate vampire behavior.
“Freedom is dead. Freedom remains dead. And we’ve killed it. How shall we comfort ourselves, the murderers of all murderers? What festivals of atonement, what sacred games shall we have to invent?”
-Nietzsche 2026
echodot@feddit.uk 2 weeks ago
Why does Google even care? They should make Microsoft file takedown notices for each of these installs while at the same time promoting Linux after all their own OS runs on Linux (I know it’s a piece of junk that can’t compare to a typewriter but still)
ZILtoid1991@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Time for Peertube to shine!
FireWire400@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
They realise that A LOT of those videos are not primarily about Windows? I’ve seen many reviews of vintage devices where the uploader just casually installs Windows 11 in a “nonstandard” way, just because it’s the only way.
RustyOwl@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
This is another reason why we have got to stop centralizing everything on the web. When you reply on these platforms, you have lost all autonomy over your brand, data and content. And they get to decide what you see and do. We need to go back to everybody hosting (self-hosting or paid hosting) their own data, content and building out their own communities again. I also miss going to more than 3 websites a day.
Krudler@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Download the ISO from MS, make bootable USB with Rufus. After clicking Start you can choose local account only, bypass TPM and RAM reqs, etc
- Fin -
Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
Weird that Google would be doing Microsoft a solid like this
homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
sentient_loom@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
what kind of “non-standard windows 11 installs” ?
Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Load Linux. Leave microsloth to die
Damaskox@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Didn’t click the link.
Why are they taking these videos down?
4am@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
As long as the Linux install videos stay up, I actually applaud this
BilSabab@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Wasn’t Google trying to get their own OS off the ground? It’s in their business interest for people to switch from Windows to elsewhere.
orioler25@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
rumba@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
This would be a GREAT time to post some links to videos about it on Peertube.
the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
For those who care, at the first setup screen instead of answering any of the questions press Shift + F10
CMD will open
Type (no quotes) “net user Prefferedusername /add” (replacing Prefferedusername with the user name you wish to use) and press enter.
Next type “net localgroup administrators Prefferedusername /add” and press enter.
Next type “ net user Prefferedusername/active:yes” and press enter.
Next type “net user Prefferedusername /expires:never” and press enter.
Next type “net user administrator /active:no” and press enter.
Next type “net user defaultUser0 /delete” and press enter.
Next type “regedit” and press enter.
This opens registry editor navigate to “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\OOBE”
Delete DefaultAccountAction, DefaultAccountSAMName, and DefaultAccountSID
Right click on LaunchUserOOBE and rename it to SkipMachineOOBE and make sure the value is set to 1.
Close registry editor and type shutdown /r /t 0.
gigachad@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
I am usually not that guy, but honestly, why not just install Linux Mint at this point
the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Because some people still require windows for what ever reason and also it’s fun to resist corporate bullshit by spitting in their face.
Personally I switched to Bazzite for my gaming rigs and Mint for everything else, but I wont judge anyone who wants to stay on windows despite the hostility microsoft has for its user base and I say more power to them.
Those who stand defiant in the face of overwhelming odds are exactly the sort of folk I like.
Mac@mander.xyz 2 weeks ago
I’m that guy.
Install Linux Mint.
SatyrSack@quokk.au 2 weeks ago
I cannot find this meme I know I have seen
Panel 1: “Installing Windows 20 years ago” screenshot of install wizard with just a couple buttons
Panel 2: “Installing Linux 20 years ago” screenshot of a busy command line
Panel 3: “Installing Windows today” screenshot of a busy command line
Panel 4: “Installing Linux today” screenshot of install wizard with just a couple buttons
pure_bliss@discuss.tchncs.de 2 weeks ago
Image
the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Lol im stealing that
the_q@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
That’s a lot of instructions just to use the computer you paid for and is yours…
the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Linux has its stupid bullshit too, its just 12 of one and a dozen of another sort of situation. For example I don’t have to jump through hoops to mount a secondary drive on windows I just install the drive and there it is. But on linux I have to jump through all sorts of ridiculous hoops for some stupid reason. However it will auto mount flash drives and sd cards even though those are the ones more likely to pose a security risk.
pika@lemmy.today 2 weeks ago
A space is needed before the slash on this command, right?
the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
You are correct I will update my instructions.
greybeard@feddit.online 2 weeks ago
I don’t know if this is the case, but I’ve found that often Windows commands see the space as optional. It’s weird, but generally works.
FauxLiving@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Windows users: “I don’t want to swap to Linux, you have to follow arcane instructions from the Internet and use the terminal to do a basic tasks”
Also Windows users: “Now here is how you add a local user:”
SatyrSack@quokk.au 2 weeks ago
Using backticks instead of quotation marks is the ideal way to document technical instructions like this here:
anon5621@lemmy.ml 2 weeks ago
Honestly in my opinion just pirate windows ltsc/iot ltsc/server ltsc editions
the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
A lot of people are doing that too, I’m not here to judge just to help.
fossilesque@mander.xyz 2 weeks ago
Intructions unclear.
the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
net user fossilesque /add I don’t know where you are getting “rap” from but remove that.
Asfalttikyntaja@sopuli.xyz 2 weeks ago
And same people are complaining that Linux is difficult to install…
the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
No, they aren’t. The only people I ever here say that are angry linux fanboys complaining that people won’t use their preferred distro. This guide is for the people who want to do such a thing. If you don’t want to then don’t no one cares. Use Bazzite or Mint if you think linux is too hard.
Thteven@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I’ve been doing this in command prompt:
reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\OOBE /v BypassNRO /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
shutdown/r /t 0
After reboot it lets you choose “I don’t have internet” and you can continue with creating a local account.
Kazumara@discuss.tchncs.de 2 weeks ago
Haha does this mean they removed only the BypassNRO script, but not the underlying regkey?
Rooster326@programming.dev 2 weeks ago
You could also just make the iso using Rufus. It sounds easier than this shit.
BCsven@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
I thought they started blocking that work around
the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Unless the remove local accounts all together or disable shift F10 in the OOBE this should work, it just sets up a local account through command prompt in a similar manner that lusrmrg.msc would.
That said I wouldn’t be surprised in the slightest if they remove local accounts altogether next.
relativestranger@feddit.nl 2 weeks ago
i’ve run across a couple prebuilts where shift-f10 didn’t work at any screen of the oobe. those just got clean installs via rufus.
the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Honestly that is the best approach if you are able too, but this guide is for those who can’t or won’t for whatever reason. schneegans.de/windows/unattend-generator/ is also a great resource if you want to customize it further.