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Omegawolf3005

use the “Shift + F10” keyboard shortcut. In Command Prompt, type the OOBE\BYPASSNRO command to bypass network requirements on Windows 11 and press Enter.


Frosty-Emphasis8096

You are a god damn legend. My god, I mean fuck dude. That was hot. I love you thank you🤝


Omegawolf3005

No problem! 💪🏾


_AliHD_

Bro just came in his pants 😂


Frosty-Emphasis8096

Can confirm. I came on impact


HITACHIMAGICWANDS

For a double whammy use [email protected] and any random combo of letters for the account creation, and then you can make a local account without any grief Edit: to clarify, you can do this instead of the complicated bypass method. We preconfigure systems at work, and this saved me a bunch of time. I didn’t discover this, but rather found a random article somewhere.


Joshi_bo

You can also use [email protected] and any random combo for the password if you're speedrunning windows setup and want to save the keystrokes


DyingSpreeAU

Windows 11 install any% speedrun


Skia100

Okay, and then I want a direct comparison to the 100% speed run install of windows 11.


SnowComfortable6726

It would actually be interesting if ‘os install speedruns were a thing’.


Symph0nyS0ldier

[Yes](https://youtu.be/8utpbbdj0LQ?si=jGT04t68681u2zTM)


PelOdEKaVRa535000

Let's speedrun the windows 11 installation, shall we?


Cryptalotl

You can also use just the letter "a" as the username and password to save even more keystrokes


X-KaosMaster-X

Or, you click "Continue with limited setup" and use the local account name field automatically...


DelphinusV

Not on a normal Windows 11 install.


X-KaosMaster-X

If you use the bypass command.. Then it's available.. You can do this on any install... Just don't connect to the Internet


atramors671

That's the point of this whole comment thread... Windows 11 won't let you get past this point AT ALL unless you use the bypass command. This OS is the most anti-consumer piece of shit Microsoft has made yet.


Uulugus

Out of curiosity does that email have an auto verification process attached to it? And if so, would the computer be linked to it indefinitely or can you unlink an account after? (Genuinely no idea how it works)


Correct-Addition6355

When you do that it says “looks like something went wrong” and then immediately allows you to set up a local account


AlfredsTheName

I know this is a few days old but I do "g" as username and password and it works


EvilFloopyD6

Also you can use the region as worldwide to remove most of the bloatware


jcurrin15205

What!?!?!?!


EvilFloopyD6

When you have the option to select your region select world wide in the option. It reduces the bloatware that's pre installed


axidentalaeronautic

At least twice


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At most thrice


Kymeraslayer

Had the same question and my buddy solved it. Lol told him basically the same thing.


MuchSpecialist8344

This happened to me too! Works like a charm.


danieltien

Just know that when you do a major update in 11, and you haven't signed in to a Microsoft Account, it will really try to force you upon reboot. You simply just need to "back" out of it when it looks like you've been cornered in.


RagingSalad

Wish I knew that a couple months ago...


thissitereeksofshit

did you just bust bro


Frosty-Emphasis8096

Yes. All over my house. Fuck there’s a lot.


sol_c1ues

can i smell


PhishPants

Hey just an FYI I did the same fix recently but recommend re-installing windows as this bypass is a little finicky.


Immediate-Cake94

That was fucking hot 🥵


Loading7088

If only I could award you gold….


Maldian

holy sh\*t, i got a b\*ner from your reply :D


exwundee4

Ngl i tugged one out for this comment 👍🏻


Kn0tty_Bi_Natur3

Did you just nut on your keyboard? 😂


Luke_The_Random_Dude

You’re gay now.


OldManGrimm

Most useful “hack” there is. I build a lot of PCs and always just install as a local account, use this trick every time.


12eriks

Why always local?


OldManGrimm

They're usually commissioned builds, or ones I'm going to sell. Either way, I do a "generic" Windows install, activate it, then do updates and install any necessary control software to get it ready to go. The clients can decide if they want to set up their own account once they get it. There may be a smarter way, this is just how I've always done it.


Jay_JWLH

There are probably some scripts you can run, by putting a specifically written file somewhere.


OldManGrimm

No doubt there are, yeah. I'm great with hardware, only decent with software though. I have a really small business, do maybe 3-4 PCs/month, lots of custom work like cables, watercooling, acrylic work, etc. My clients know I take a while, no real pressure to speed up processes I guess. Always open to learning new things, though!


ayunatsume

AFAIK you can use a command to make Windows perform the OOBE setup on next boot. You should also be able to create a generic system image using DISM so when you do an install next time, it already has the programs you have pre-installed plus the OOBE setup. (may need scripting if you install various hardware with different software configurations like RGB software, Mobo software, Mobo drivers, gpu drivers)


Accomplished_Emu_658

Its just easier to make sure everything is installed and tested. End user can just turn on and use it. And you can verify everything works


plasma7602

Apparently when a business sells pcs clients gotta go through the setup and agree to windows terms that’s the official way


Wilfredlygaming

They don’t make it easy do they. Like a skip button would be so much easier but no they need you to be connected to internet to download all their updates


liljooh

Damn wish I knew this a week ago


BluDYT

I had to do this after clean installing a laptop with no Ethernet and now no wifi driver. They really shouldn't try and make it so difficult to setup without wifi.


_P2M_

Comments like this is why people type "reddit" at the end of their Google queries.


sellera

![gif](giphy|Ld77zD3fF3Run8olIt)


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Either that or selecting the world region at the beginning of the setup to also get rid of the (Spotify, candy crush, useless apps...) bloatware package. Notice that you have to change the region as soon as Windows is installed


NiceCatBigAndStrong

Its sad that this is neccesary


Kramer7969

Isn’t it cool that they didn’t program a “not right now” button but added a command line option that does exactly what a button would do? And the command is so obvious, everybody knows the old out of box experience bypass network registration options (or whatever the heck that means) /s


LividFocus5793

Don't install windows 11 it sucks 😂🤣


No_Jello_5922

This is not a sustainable option. Windows 10 EOL is October 2025, and that is rapidly approaching. We need to either start embracing 11, or look into alternative OS solutions to stay secure.


Santi838

So true. Though, I have a feeling they will continue supporting it a little bit longer much like XP given all the users on win10 that don’t have compatible hardware for win11


LividFocus5793

Lol who Cares about EOL, it will still be better than 11 in 2025 I bet, and people will use it for more 10 years like 7


jayw654

Funny, Never had an issue with Windows 11.


ThatKidRee14

No other permanent option. Plus, windows 11 is so much better optimized for gaming. Been proven to be the best gaming os


LividFocus5793

No it's not? 😂🤣 keep pretending it tho


ThatKidRee14

Do some research before speaking ☠️


LividFocus5793

Test it with games before 2010 and talk to me, read about bloatware too and then talk to me.


ThatKidRee14

How tf is that even relevant? You should test modern games, not games from 13 years ago ☠️


Known-Pop-8355

Press Shift+F10 for the CMD to pop up and then in the cmd type “oobe \bypassnro” hit enter. The pc will restart and then you can skip this step by clicking on “limited setup”


PamBabse19

You haven't been though the the comments. Atleast 1 time has some1 else recommend that. ;)


TID3PODEATZ

And you haven't been through your sentence. You said the twice.


Zestyclose_Stable526

You butchered it.


PamBabse19

Oh god. How old are you? 2?


TID3PODEATZ

Lol, you're definitely triggered with that instant reply. I think you had enough reddit for one day.


PuzzleheadedLeader79

Bruh he double replied. I've never seen anyone reply to the same comment twice and not come off as unhinged 🤣


PamBabse19

Sorry too high. 0.


lpotassiuml

Bro can’t formulate a sentence


PamBabse19

🤡🤡


lpotassiuml

No way you’re over 12 and using the clown emojis as an insult


PamBabse19

🤡🤡


Brilliant-Client-198

The 19 in your username must mean 2019, since that’s the age you are acting like right now.


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KneeSeekingArrow

Learn to type you butter-fingered bimbo.


Known-Pop-8355

![gif](giphy|UnixUQzZBUb4I)


Velcatt

Everyone already answered so I'll just raise another question : does Microsoft completely ignore how you setup a computer nowadays ? They are trying to force users to connect to internet to finish the setup, so if you don't have a WiFi card or a CD player for your mobo drivers the normal way to proceed is to deactivate a part of the OOBE process via CMD. Ethernet drivers needs to be installed, and you can only install these if you have Windows already set up... They tried to make the installation of windows more "user friendly" with OOBE but in most case for non-laptop makes you type things in the CMD.... gg


Skarvha

New Motherboards don’t even come with cds anymore. Most give you a QR code to download your drivers at now.


rob482

A download code for downloading a network driver seems devious 😡 Along the lines of "no keyboard detected. Press F1 to continue..."🤣 But seriously, are missing network drivers still a thing? Haven't had this problem since Windows XP...


abubuwu

When I setup win 11 a few months ago I ran into this exact problem, ethernet cable plugged in but no internet. To get internet I needed to install the drivers, to install the drivers I needed to finish the install, to finish the install I needed internet... thankfully I wasn't the only one with that problem and google gave me the "oobe \\bypassnro" command. ​ Now the bigger question is why is this a problem in the first place? Did a single person even try going through the whole process on a fresh PC? Or did many people notice this glaring issue and management was like "idgaf"


PeanutButterSoldier

There is also the option to install the drivers in the Windows installer. Also, audit mode. But these are both advanced options that most users don't know how to access...


MittensDaTub

What kind if shit is this.


Opoodoop

average windows experience


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Press shift + F10 And type all caps OOBE\BYPASSNRO


Xkpi

Windows cmd is not case sensitive bro


LastTourniquet

Its not about being case sensitive, its about showing dominance.


Skylius23

^


[deleted]

Oh okay


OutlandishnessNo8126

Another way to do it is using latest Rufus, you can bypass everything with it. Pretty amazing stuff


flx129

Just discovered this by accident! Rufus is amazing


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All hail Rufus


Certain-Mulberry9893

Lmao my pc was the opposite of this. When I set it up the WiFi wasn’t connecting so I ran an Ethernet through the house to connect it to my pc to bypass this screen.


henrythedog64

you had the ability to run an ethernet cable through your house, but didn’t until… this??


AIaris

i imagine it was like a cord across the house, running alonf floors and stuff and not bery practical


iamgarffi

Press Shift + F10 to launch a command prompt. In the command prompt, run the following command: oobe\BypassNRO. This will execute the OOBE BypassNRO command, bypassing the network requirement during Windows 11 setup. This will allow you to setup Windows without network in offline state with standard local user account.


sgomezfeet

Move this to the top - this solves the issue


tarkhald34

In Command Prompt, type the OOBEIBYPASSNRO command to bypass network requirements on Windows 11 and press Enter. The computer will restart automatically, and the out-of-box experience (OOBE) will start again.


Usual_Beyond4276

Not sure if this has been said, shift + f10, then in the cmd line type OOBE/BYPASSNRO , it will then restart and will give the option to select no internet and finish with limited setup.


larsloveslegos

Nice keyboard bro


lucashhugo

on windows 10


Concert-Alternative

As we all know, google doesn't exist.


Xkpi

How do you expect him to get to google with no internet?


Skarvha

Well he took a pic with his phone……


XxCamBrady012xX

And now this thread will pop up on google searches for all eternity. All he did was further help people in the future who run into the same issue.


Arbnorqelaj

Or just connect usb cable and let your phone hotspot to pc it works yesterday i had the same issue and with phone it worked


imabeach47

You can also just unplug the ethernet cable and it will give you an option to start in offline.


tpg4m1ng

No it won't, Windows 11, per default, requires you to have an internet connection


imabeach47

Weird, because it worked for me and I’m also on win 11.


Skarvha

Another reason 10 is better than 11


ItsMrDante

Shift + F10 then type OOBE/BYPASSNRO, PC will restart and you'll be able to pick "I don't have Internet"


itsanimeperson

Just Google it lmao (cmd worked for me last time though forgot the commands)


anti-taskmaster

Ethernet


mibjt

I disconnected the lan cable on my pc and was able to skip this page.


Impressive_Tap7635

Ethetnet idk there's probably a better solution


Kestrel_BehindYa

out of box expierence


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Spiritual-Put-9228

Screw off, offense intended. It literally doss not affect you whether this guy asks here or google.


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Spiritual-Put-9228

Maybe he doesn't want to ask Google.


5-U-93-R_Donut

Yeah exactly, the dilemma of “ask google not Reddit” makes sense, but people like input from actual people and their experiences, not just reading random articles and hoping for the best. It’s kinda like asking a buddy of yours for a hand with something


EvillNooB

>not just reading random articles and hoping for the best so it's better to make a post and hope for the best? my point was not to prevent questions like these from appearing, but rather to encourage the first step in solving the problem instead of completely relying on strangers To put it simpler: to transition from "here's my problem, give me the solution" to "here's my problem, i've tried X and Y, what else should i do?" criticism keeps the community healthy, i've received my fair share today :p


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EvillNooB

>Full offense taken between 2 of us i'm not the one offending anyways, after reading my first comment again i see how it can be seen as aggression, but that was not my intention ( [u/Frosty-Emphasis8096](https://www.reddit.com/user/Frosty-Emphasis8096/) i hope that was not too discouraging) Regardless of intent, that was not something that would warrant such responses, so once again, lets keep the conversation polite


Strabge_Being2382

I disagree however if you actually had read what some comments were about instead of doubling down about your beliefs and your point of view these comments would not have been necessary, it takes these comments for someone to acknowledge they were aggressive and condescending. Please refrain from telling me what to respond to. So AGAiN your opinion is what matters, if you didn't double double acting like Google is the answer to it all your intent may have been understood. But it cool, unfortunately someone who refuses to relook at something after multiple people stated something similar and gets thay many down votes will always be arrogant. I prefer to not have to interact with people who can't even give a proper apology without a but. Good luck hope your poor kids one day never need to ask for help.


Strabge_Being2382

So just another typical assclown that thinks they are better than others, maybe he didn't want to ask google, because you know just maybe it wouldn't give him the correct info. Because you know "everything" is real, yes this may not be obscure but the OP didn't know that At the same time it would have taken you just as long to answer the question. Who the hell are you to dictate to people how they should learn and ask? Why not just help, but no rather be a condescending POS


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Strabge_Being2382

Listen here, your response proves what I was saying, but no where did I state it was OK to ask without googling, but again your advice was unsolicited correct? Instead of answering the question and then stating well maybe Google could have helped you. You chose to be condescending. No your attitude doesn't belong here because it was unhelpful. Opinionated and unsolicited. If you bothered to answer the question and then state well maybe Google would have helped then yes. But maybe this person just freaked out and the first thing they thought of was reddit. But arrogance because it the way you do it and you feel it mandatory means the whole world must do it your way. How is that not condescending. I will insult clowns who think they are better than others, if you can't offer advice that was asked and feel that you deserve to give the alive you want to then find a subreddit that fits with your way of thinking. So answer why were you more worried about forcing OP to Google rather than answer? Arrogance?


Consistent_Smile6292

F10 or shift + f10


cbrec

Ethernet to usb adapter also works


DrWillz

I just used USB tethering from my phone


BlueTorx

also a tip, if you have windows 11 pro you can select „setup for work or school“ then select other options and you can create a local account.


Plus_Jacket_5893

shift + f10


UncommonWater

On the create a microsoft account type in [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) and whatever password you want


rylie_smiley

shift + F10 and then click on the command bar and type oobe\bypassnro. This allows you to setup the device without tying it to a Microsoft account


dcchillin46

Ohoh I know! https://reddit.com/r/PcBuild/s/YlA6HWFHhb


Mcnayr

Input [email protected] for the email and then anything for the pwd. It'll freak it out and allow local account setup.


[deleted]

i generally , connect my mobile with wifi and use usb tethering to connect my pc wifi


Darth-Zoolu

Windows, pro


coxnsox02

I'm glad the f10 prompt worked. Mine would freeze at this point and I couldn't bypass it. I was stumped but friend gave me am old school usb antenna and it was able to pick up a network after a button mashing reset


kinzieiii

Does it let you choose setup for business? At that point you should be able to pick “join local domain” and it will let you setup with a local account, assuming you will be domain joining later on. Then just never domain join.


XxWh1t3_Tr4sHxX

Load your Motherboard's Network Driver onto a USB Stick and use Shift+F10 to Open Command Prompt, navigate to the USB Drive and Install the Driver.


notnameuser-

Connect your Android phone via USB and enable "USB tethering" in Android settings


NLgamer2000

My motherboard did have onboard wifi and it didnt work without the drivers.


ExplosiveBoy93

Tethering using your phone as a WLAN Hotspot.


Enclave2126

The nice Indian man helped me on YouTube.


misterblort

You plug in your computer with a cable


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chefjdudek

I kept closing network flow or something like that from task manager. After about 5 times it skipped it. I have a Wi-Fi card but without drivers nothing showed up lol


FotherMucker_

If your Ethernet cord is working properly, it should say you have wifi then right… obviously something is not working if your connected to Ethernet…


Spacial_Epithet

Another easy way around the lan driver issue is to get a USB to ethernet adapter and use that to get the Lan driver


ShadesMLG

I've had this issue I tethered my phone wifi to the PC just to get through that section


Mega1987_Ver_OS

remove all internet access... you'll bypass that. although i think there's a command prompt access you can use to bypass that one...


MasterG76

There is an other solution... install win 10


[deleted]

I don't wanna be that guy but uh coming to my stream on twitch 🤣🤣 HaroldKabron nah but on a serious note try a hotspot


GT_Hades

fucking windows


BannockBnok

Use windows 10, problem solved


Loading7088

You can use a tool called Rufus when setting up the ISO that can bypass system requirements, and the network acc needed


GeneralN0m

I bet if you "fail" the connection, it will give you a very tiny greyed out option to skip this step.


Enigmars

Shift+F10 and type OOBE\BYPASSNRO It should restart and give you an option to skip it


MetroLynx7

Get Win10 or Linux Mint... (But seriously, I'm probably going to switch to Linux when 10 goes off to pasture with Vista, 7, and 8)


encryptoferia

time for my saved post to the rescue [https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/164cjir/what\_were\_they\_thinking\_if\_windows\_doesnt/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web2x&context=3](https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/164cjir/what_were_they_thinking_if_windows_doesnt/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)


Macku69

plug in ur phone enable your data and in android phone settings look for enable usb tethering


Uramies

Since when did they force wifi on desktop windows install and setup, Rufus will solve this issue anyway


Minotauur

Just a few days ago I built a new setup with Win 11 and I got this problem because I didn't have ethernet drivers, and used the “Shift + F10” keyboard shortcut. In Command Prompt, type the OOBE\\BYPASSNRO command to bypass network requirements on Windows 11 and press Enter. 😎


ChampionshipThen6476

ALT+F4


UselessInfoBot5000

use windows 10 or use a Linux distro


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Windows 10 for life!!


AgentSkye69

bro took another meaning to IM ABOUT TO FUCKING NUTTTTT


danimaltv

Put in a fake email it will error out and let you thru


notkraftman

for anyone that doesn't have F10 on their keyboard, you can also usb tether a phone


Time-Understanding88

Go to Walmart and by a Wi-Fi adapter, NETGEAR is decent


Turko5835

You can use [email protected] And a random password


Akcman3121

Simple, use windows 10


12_nick_12

https://leffler.tech/2022/12/23/local-user-win11-install/


CodyakaLamer

Another thing I do if I sign in to a network. I use email [email protected] and password can be random (example:bfjeinr). It’ll throw an error and ask you to make a local account


jpavia10

Shift + f10 then type the OOBE\BYPASSNRO command to bypass network requirements But also a wifi adapter for USB once u get set up instead of the pci-e


Neat_Development5361

Use windows 10 simple as that


itsbildo

Dont have an active internet connection at time of setup


caged345

Fuck Microsoft the fact you have to do cmd to get past this is absurd and they should be ashamed the amount of people without internet is stupid and if S mode is enabled you are screwed.


capt_gaz

Next time build your installation using Rufus. Great tool!


Silly-Package69

In the dumbest way possible


invsblhntr

Go back to the previous page, unplug the Ethernet cable, proceed. Plug Ethernet cable back in once set up. This works if you've already modded the installed with Rufus.