Windows 11 fresh installation "Let's connect you to a network" stuck

Anonymous
2021-12-19T04:04:06+00:00

Hi,

I am trying to install Win11 on my new Lenovo Air14. It was delivered with a Chinese version if the OS, so I formatted everything. I created a USB-drive with a second PC using the Media Creation Tool, but now I am stuck at the "Let's connect you to a network" screen.

No Networks are shown (my other Notebook right next to it shows 29)

Next doesn't work (greyed out)

Shift + F10 doesn't work

ALT+F4, doesn't work

I can't open any of the three options on the bottom right (greyed out)

The only FN keys working are brightness, volume and "project screen" (Win+P)

Anything I can do? I thought about trying to install Win10 first and then update.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-07-04T17:04:18+00:00

    Thank you for clarifying that the problem is the lack of network connection. I didn't know if my brand new mouse on my brand new system just wasn't working or what.

    For me, it was easier to just run a long cable to my router to establish the internet connection, rather than looking for wifi drivers to install. You making clear that the problem was simply not having a network connection allowed me to find that solution, so thank you.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-06-23T12:30:21+00:00

    Jarek,

    Thank you so much. I will try this all again and see where it goes.

    Thanks

    Chris

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-06-16T01:13:01+00:00

    Hi Bob, i just went through with a similar problem on an asus computer. The problem is that the windows installation files do not include the driver to your network adapter.

    So either you connect a cable to the router or, as i did, connect a usb external wireless adapter.

    After windows is install, get the missing driver from manufacturer site.

    This whole process is yet another disgrace for Microsoft.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-05-10T12:55:23+00:00

    Try using an Ethernet-USB adapter. this worked for me,

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-05-06T11:21:53+00:00

    this way is helpful, other way need ethernet cable direct to ethernet

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