Since according to AveYo (thanks for this) this is only temporarily integrated into Windows 11 by Microsoft, one can assume that this command will not work for much longer. I truly hope it remains.
oobe\bypassnro
Then you can reactivate the Internet connection and add a password to the account, as well as make all other settings.
Alternative Workaround that should remain feasible, more trouble than the simple above command:
If the Internet is disabled, you start the reinstallation of Windows 11. You get to the window: "Unfortunately you have lost the Internet connection". From here it starts. Replace "User Name" with whatever you wish to use for the account:
Press Shift + F10. The command prompt opens
net.exe user "User Name" /add
net.exe localgroup "Administrators" "User Name" /add
cd OOBE
msoobe.exe && shutdown.exe -r
Windows will now restart and start with the other settings until Windows 11 is installed correctly with a local account.
When logging in, "The user name or password is incorrect" now appears.
Simply press OK and select the right account at the bottom left of screen. You should have one for Administrator and one for whatever name you used as "User Name" above.
Lets hope the simple oobe\bypassnro stays, as I have used both methods, and the first is by far the easiest.
Regards,
[I edited this message to remove the unnecessary content at the top. Please refrain from the personal attacks. - Jason]
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Since according to AveYo (thanks for this) this is only temporarily integrated into Windows 11 by Microsoft, one can assume that this command will not work for much longer. I truly hope it remains.
oobe\bypassnro
Then you can reactivate the Internet connection and add a password to the account, as well as make all other settings.
Alternative Workaround that should remain feasible, more trouble than the simple above command:
If the Internet is disabled, you start the reinstallation of Windows 11. You get to the window: "Unfortunately you have lost the Internet connection". From here it starts. Replace "User Name" with whatever you wish to use for the account:
Press Shift + F10. The command prompt opens
net.exe user "User Name" /add
net.exe localgroup "Administrators" "User Name" /add
cd OOBE
msoobe.exe && shutdown.exe -r
Windows will now restart and start with the other settings until Windows 11 is installed correctly with a local account.
When logging in, "The user name or password is incorrect" now appears.
Simply press OK and select the right account at the bottom left of screen. You should have one for Administrator and one for whatever name you used as "User Name" above.
Lets hope the simple oobe\bypassnro stays, as I have used both methods, and the first is by far the easiest.
Regards,
[I edited this message to remove the unnecessary content at the top. Please refrain from the personal attacks. - Jason]
Great piece of info, will save it for future use
I’m doing a data transfer at work today and I have to bypass the create you’re account on windows and I can’t seem to run oobe\bypassnro, it’s comes back saying “not recognized externally or internally”
More specifically “ ‘oobe\ is not recognized as an internal or external command”
Latest and fastest way I found to bypass Windows 11 OOBE, no need to run ipconfig /release or setup a Microsoft account.
EDIT:
Even with the latest Windows 11 updates THIS METHOD IS STILL THE BEST!!
Watch this in action: https://youtu.be/MXrYXH-ueIQ
Use a command prompt to create a local account during OOBE and then skip it completely:
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SHIFT + F10 (or SHIFT + FN + F10 on some Dell PC's)
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net.exe user 'username' 'password' /add *I recommend entering a password but it is optional*
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net.exe localgroup Administrators 'username' /add
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cd oobe
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msoobe.exe && shutdown.exe -r
Hi C Tremayne,
Thanks for your post. Generally speaking, it is not recommended that we installed ISO without logging into the Microsoft Account. However, as a workaround you can try the following workarounds:
Workaround 1:
Before clicking "Setup for personal use", click Shift + F10 and command window will appear. Type "ipconfig /release" then close command window and click "Setup for personal use" then it will move to next screen which asks you for a username for local account. Then again click Shift + F10 and type "ipconfig /renew" then close command window and continue to step ahead.
Workaround 2:
Use the 3 third software and install it by typical ISO
Install Windows 11 without Microsoft Account | The Best Trick 2025
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Best Regards,
Ian Xue
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To set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account, you can use a local account during the setup process. If Microsoft disables the bypassnro method, here's an alternative:
During setup, when prompted to sign in with a Microsoft account, press Shift + F10 to open the command prompt.
Type oobe\bypassnro and press Enter.
Windows will restart, and you can choose to set up a local account without being forced to use a Microsoft account.
In case this method gets blocked in the future, there are often other workarounds, such as using group policies or registry tweaks to bypass online account requirements. This is important for business environments where local accounts are preferred over cloud-connected Microsoft accounts.