This is a bug in the windows 11 ARM build, To fix that you need to do as follow

  1. Press 'fn+shift+f10'
  2. Press 'option+tab'
  3. Then you will see a UAC window, move to that window by pressing 'option+tab' and then press 'yes' button

Then CMD will be opened

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Topic: How to get through Microsoft’s sneaky Windows setup @ AskWoody
There’s no space, the actual command is oobe\bypassnro and UPPER/lower case doesn’t matter. ... shift-f10 does nothing. The laptop probably was deleted out of intune incorrectly. More on askwoody.com
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How to setup windows 11 without a microsoft account or Shift+F10
I bought a cheap laptop from Walmart, but I don't like the idea being forced to sign in to a Microsoft account to set up my PC. However Shift + F10 does nothing, shift+F10+fn does nothing, and ctr+alt+del does nothing. Alt+Tab merely shows me "Microsoft account" and little else. I'd almost... More on forums.tomshardware.com
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Suggestion: Write how to OOBE/bypassnro in the quick start guide - General Topics - Framework Community
It’s so backward for an OS to have an internet connection and a Microsoft account to simply startup your own computer. 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 ... More on community.frame.work
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Shift +F10 not working.
Hi there, I am trying to install windows 11 on a virtual machine on a Mac mini but the Shift + F10 button won't engage the windows command prompt during the installation. Is there another way of doing this? Thank you, with regards Robert. More on learn.microsoft.com
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Shift + F10 doesn't work to bypass network setup when installing Windows 11 - Lounge - Unraid
September 19, 2024 - I'm trying to install Windows 11 and am stuck at the "Let's connect you to a network" screen. I've seen that you should press Shift+F10 to open the command prompt, but that doesn't work. Things I've tried ... 1. Some help on the internet mentioned Shift + Fn + F10 but no luck. I've tried about ev...
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Microsoft blocks all options to bypass MS Account on new Installs | Windows 11 Forum
October 31, 2023 - Press Shift+F10 when it asks for an internet connection. Type: OOBE\BYPASSNRO If that doesn’t work, Press Shift+F10 when it asks for an internet connection. Type taskmgr and hit the Enter button. Click on the More details button. Find the Network Connection Flow process.
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New Preloaded HP Laptop, Shift+F10 cmd Prompt MSFT Account Bypass Not Working | Tech Support Forum
Once you boot off of the ISO Image Or Flash drive if doing a clean install, choose your Language, then press Shift +F10 this brings up the Command Prompt X:\soureces At this Command Prompt type this Bold command oobe\bypassnro The computer will restart...
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How to Bypass Microsoft Account on Windows 11: Shift + F10 Not Working?
October 11, 2024 - Here’s a step-by-step guide to bypass the Microsoft account requirement using the OOBE\BYPASSNRO command: ... 2. When you reach the screen asking for a Microsoft account, press "Shift + F10" (if this works on your system) or use a workaround to access Command Prompt.
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oobe\bypassnro not working this time? | Windows 11 Forum
November 28, 2024 - 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 ...
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Topic: How to get through Microsoft’s sneaky Windows setup @ AskWoody
You need to press windows shift and f10. oobe doesn’t work on cmd says oobe is not recognised. ... then create a new dword (32bit) called bypassNRo, then go into it and in the decimal place put 1, and then save and close regedit
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Question - How to setup windows 11 without a microsoft account or Shift+F10 | Tom's Hardware Forum
January 3, 2023 - Click to expand... Shift + F10 should work. Check the BIOS to see if the function keys are locked to 'special' functions. If so, you'll need to hold down the function key BEFORE doing the shift + F10. I hear ya on the Microsoft account. I'm not a fan either.
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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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How to bypass the internet requirement during Windows 11 setup? - Smartprix
April 22, 2024 - You can run the OOBE BypassNRO command to bypass the internet requirements. To bypass the internet requirement and use Windows 11 with a local user account, follow these steps: ... 2. When you reach the “Let’s connect you to a network” screen with the grayed-out Next button, press Shift + F10 ...
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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]

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Great piece of info, will save it for future use

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r/Windows11 on Reddit: Windows 11S - OOBE without internet - Local account
July 17, 2023 -

This is the only workaround I was able to use to accomplish the set-up of a machine running OOBE with Windows 11 S.

The Shift+F10 thing doesn't really work, so unfortunately you need to have a valid Windows account.

After you set-up the internet connection, you might do Shift+F10 to open the command prompt. This doesn't work, but if you do alt+tab and then windows key+R you can get the run window.

Type CMD, the protection of Windows 11 S mode is going to prevent it. Click on 'see how' at the left of the window.

This open the Windows store at the 'Get Windows 11' page, removing the S, for secure :D, restriction.

Here is where you need to use your windows credentials: Sign in to the Windows store, get out of the Windows S mode.
Use Windows+R once again to open a run window and open a command prompt - cmd.

Switch folders to C:/Windows/system32/oobe

Once inside, run bypassNRO.cmd

You should see a message that the command was successful before the machine reboots. Now the OOBE setup should include the no internet connection.

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4sysops
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Install Windows 10 / 11 22H2 without Microsoft account – 4sysops
July 28, 2023 - What worked for me was to do Shift+F10, run regedit, go to the OOBE key listed in the article and set LaunchUserOOBE (which is a DWORD that already existed) to 0. I then powered down and back up and Setup skipped the network screen and continued ...
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Bunnie's Blog
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Bypassing Windows 11 Account Setup « bunnie's blog
You can bypass it in the standard installation. You have to press Shift+F10 and you will get a command window. You can then type the command rufus uses: oobe/bypassnro
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