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Did you try? Hit SHIFT-F10 keys at the same time to open a command prompt, and type OOBE\BYPASSNRO shutdown /r /t 0 If the above doesn't work, try this reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\OOBE /v BypassNRO /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f shutdown /r /t 0 EDIT - For more info: https://4sysops.com/archives/install-windows-10-11-22h2-without-microsoft-account/
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Reddit
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r/Windows11 on Reddit: It’s been asked before but I need an answer for work: Does OOBE\BYPASSNRO not work anymore?
August 12, 2023 -

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”

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Eleven Forum
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oobe\bypassnro not working this time? | Windows 11 Forum
November 27, 2024 - WD Blue SA510 2.5 1000GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second ... I found someone with the fix on the microsoft forum that worked for me. All credit to Johnny55 Johnny55 · Volunteer Moderator Replied on May 16, 2022 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.
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Diskpart
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Troubleshooting OOBE Bypassnro Not Working
February 25, 2025 - During installation, choose the option to not connect to a network, if available. By following these steps, you should be able to bypass the network requirement during the Windows OOBE process. If the problem persists, seeking help from technical support or professional assistance might be necessary. To make the most of your Windows 11/10 software downloads and ensure optimal performance, consider installing AOMEI Partition Assistant, a free partition manager who taps into the disk potential and manages partitions efficiently.
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MiniTool
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Windows 11 OOBE Bypassnro Not Working – Watch Powerful Tips
November 25, 2024 - Step 2: Type the correct command – oobe\bypassnro and then press Enter. Note that there are no typos and no blank spaces in the command, or else, you face OOBE bypassnro not working.
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BleepingComputer
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Bypass Network Selection Screen on install - Windows 10 Support
5 days ago - I've tried the following command: OOBE\BYPASSNRO: It says is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program, or batch file. Also tried: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SOFTWARE -> Microsoft -> Windows -> CurrentVersion -> OOBE , taskkill /F /IM oobenetworkconnectionflow.exe, and taskmgr It only says "Looks like something happened.
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Framework Community
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Suggestion: Write how to OOBE/bypassnro in the quick start guide - General Topics - Framework Community
February 4, 2024 - Everyone should know how to bypass it: Disconnect your net connection, Shift+F10, type "OOBE/BYPASSNRO, hit enter, restart. Write it into user’s manual/quick start guide so every user knows how to do it.
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Eleven Forum
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Unable to run oobe or msoobe on clean Win 11 install | Windows 11 Forum
April 13, 2023 - I'm posting this thread from a system still running Win 10 Pro. ... So run a Dir command to check what the subfolders are called. You should be in Windows\System32 and one of its subfolders contains the file bypassnro.cmd OOBE used to be the only known subfolder containing bypassnro.
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How To Fix OOBE BYPASSNRO Is Not Recognized As An Internal Or External Command, Operable Program - YouTube
Seeing the error "OOBE BYPASSNRO is not recognized as an internal or external command" during your Windows 11 setup? This happens when the command is entered...
Published   April 18, 2025
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IdeasAwakened
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Workaround for Microsoft blocking BYPASSNRO script to setup a local account in Windows 11 | IdeasAwakened
March 30, 2025 - According to that insider blog posts, this option will no longer be available in future Windows 11 releases. If you try the OOBE\BYPASSNRO command in the newest Beta build, you will get the error Command not recognized.
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Spiceworks
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Microsoft is removing the BYPASSNRO command - Software & Applications - Spiceworks Community
April 8, 2025 - Hi everyone, Microsoft is removing the BYPASSNRO command from Windows so I’ll be forced to adding a Microsoft account during OS setup.
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Eleven Forum
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What is "oobe\bypassnro" | Page 3 | Windows 11 Forum
March 5, 2022 - I was installing a brand new laptop with Windows 11 and happened to appear the Connect to a Network dialog. I pressed F10 to open the command prompt and typed OOBE\BYPASSNRO. It returned "OOBE is not recognized as an internal or external command" I felt disappointed thinking Microsoft changed or didn't include it anymore on new equipment.
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Howto Connect
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How to Fix - OOBE Error in Windows 10 or 11
February 5, 2024 - Here is how to fix OOBE Error in Windows 10 or 11 – · OOBE errors do not involve or impact any hardware in any manner. These faults result from the Out-of-box experience process causing a deadlock condition.
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YouTube
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Bypassing the OOBE in Windows 10 - YouTube
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Published   February 11, 2021
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WP Sticky
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How to Fix OOBE BypassNRO Not Working Error During Windows Setup: Complete Solutions - WP Sticky
October 6, 2025 - You’re all set to install Windows. The fresh screen glows. Everything seems perfect… until it isn’t. You try to bypass the annoying setup steps, type in the magic command OOBE\BypassNRO — and boom! Nothing happens.
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Microsoft Community Hub
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Why oobe\bypassnro Not Working for Windows 11 25H2 | Microsoft Community Hub
I managed to install windows 11 with a local account by applying the oobe\bypassnro trick. It worked like a charm in the past with Windows 11 22H2, 23H2 and 24H2 installation as far as I have tried. However, it seems this bug was patched by Microsoft and oobe\bypassnro not working for Windows 11 25H2.
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Pureinfotech
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How to bypass internet connection to install Windows 11 - Pureinfotech
August 12, 2025 - On the “Oops, you’ve lost internet ... “Shift + F10” keyboard shortcut. In Command Prompt, type the OOBE\BYPASSNRO command to bypass network requirements on Windows 11 and press Enter....
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Isunshare
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4 Tricks to Install Windows 11 without Microsoft Account
What if you do not want to use Windows 11 with the Microsoft account? Is it possible to bypass Microsoft account to install Windows 11? You can get the effective tricks in this article.
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YouTube
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The New BypassNRO - YouTube
With the new version of Windows 11 REQUIRING Microsoft accounts and the REMOVAL of BypassNRO from 25H2. A New BETTER command that is faster has improved the ...
Published   March 31, 2025