Set up Windows 11 without internet - oobe\bypassnro

Anonymous
2022-05-15T21:52:40+00:00

Ok, now on Insider builds you can't get it past anymore by killing OOBE Connection Flow. This is just nonsense.

How are we supposed to set up PCs that don't have any Wi-Fi/Ethernet drivers in the first place?

When killing Connection Flow you just get this message:

Here is the solution:

Open cmd with Shift + F10 and type OOBE\BYPASSNRO.

Your computer will restart and now you will have the "I don't have Internet" option.

No need to thank me.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-07-08T09:29:41+00:00

    Hi Sibro.o,

    Yes, breaking the connection mid-setup takes a few attempts. You need to connect to the wireless network, move forward a few steps and then break the connection. After a few attempts, it stops trying to connect to a network and continues with the setup - the oobe method is definitely much easier!

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-07-07T20:19:24+00:00

    this method https://shieldground.com/how-to-setup-windows-without-an-internet-connection

    Disconnecting the wireless connection mid-setup works too!

    That method is the same as the one originally described by the OP of this thread.

    In my experience, if connected to the internet when setup starts, disconnecting mid-setup doesn't work.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-07-07T15:46:52+00:00

    I setup new Windows 11 computers with local accounts every week. With exception of the first few I setup back in 2021, I have used oobe\bypassnro from the command prompt without any issues (on Pro and Home editions) - this method https://shieldground.com/how-to-setup-windows-without-an-internet-connection

    Disconnecting the wireless connection mid-setup works too!

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-07-07T12:28:42+00:00

    Thank you! This was the only trick which worked for me to get around the forced work/school login on a fresh windows install by July 2023! Tried all the other stuff no success.

    Once you are logged into windows with the local user I could easily connect with my private Microsoft account.

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