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]
Answer from Johnny55 on learn.microsoft.comLatest 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
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
Suggestion: Write how to OOBE/bypassnro in the quick start guide - General Topics - Framework Community
How to get through OOBE without making a microsoft account.
No access to CMD in OOBE on W11?
Topic: Windows 11 – OOBE skip internet check @ AskWoody
Videos
Hey not sure if anyone knows this yet or not but me and the boys at our precinct have been doing this for a while might help yalls workflow. Posted a video but put the steps down below.
Click through until you get to the MS sign on page then click one step back.
SHIFT + F10 or Function +SHIFT + F10 to open cmd
Type Start ms-windows-store: press enter
Go as if you are logging into a account then type user and any password can be a single letter. Once it errors out do not click next just exit.
Go back to OOBE and click through as if you were continuing it should error and you can click skip this step.
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Hi all tuned in
On W10 you could do shift + f10 to open a cmd prompt while still in OOBE which is handy to (pre-)install updates or remove bloatware but on W11 this no longer seems to work.
Is there a workarround?
Edit: Solved. "Windows + R" seems to do the trick.
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