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”
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
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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
How do I set up a local account now?
I finished building my new pc and I am ready to install Windows 11 the thing is I don't want to create an account and to bypass thus in 2023 you would Insert this small code and it would bypass having to make a Microsoft account, does this still work in 2025 or if not is there any other substitutes like taking a usb wifi dingle out like me or turning off wifi I would appreciate if someone could help
This is so dumb. Especially for folks who deal with enterprise environments. "OOBE\BYPASSNRO" is a lifesaver. What a slap in the face!
For those who don't know, running this command during Windows setup allows you to select "I don't have Internet" in the network selection page, allowing you to not have to sign into a Microsoft account and make a local account instead. They're removing that.
There is still registry workarounds (for now) but really Microsoft???