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Eleven Forum
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A new way to create a local user account - better than oobe\bypassnro | Windows 11 Forum
March 31, 2025 - Since the ability to use oobe\bypassnro is going away in 2025, here is a new way to create a local user account. This is even easier than oobe\bypassnro. At the point in setup where you would run oobe\bypassnro, from a command prompt run: start ms-cxh:localonly Love this method. Best method...
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Eleven Forum
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oobe\bypassnro not working this time? | Windows 11 Forum
November 27, 2024 - Easier alternative: Press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 to enter Audit mode (bypass OOBE and login with the built-in Administrator account without creating a user). From there you can go to Settings, Accounts, Other Users and create a local account.
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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
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YouTube
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BypassNRO Not Working? Alternate Way to Setup Windows 11 With No Microsoft Account or Internet - YouTube
It appears Microsoft will be removing oobe\BypassNRO from the Windows 11 setup. I will show you what that command actually does. Then, I'll demonstrate an al...
Published   May 5, 2025
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/windows11 › it’s been asked before but i need an answer for work: does oobe\bypassnro not work anymore?
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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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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Diskpart
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Troubleshooting OOBE Bypassnro Not Working
February 25, 2025 - What should I do if the OOBE BypassNRO command doesn't work? Ensure you're using the correct command syntax (oobe\bypassnro). If it still doesn't work, try an alternative like OOBE\BYPASSNRO, restart the process, check for spelling errors, or consider other advanced methods such as editing the registry...
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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.
Find elsewhere
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MiniTool
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Windows 11 OOBE Bypassnro Not Working – Watch Powerful Tips
November 25, 2024 - Step 3: If this cannot work, use the command OOBE\BYPASSNRO in the CMD window. Alternatively, the command variation – %systemroot%\System32\oobe\BypassNRO.cmd may also help.
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r/sysadmin on Reddit: Windows 11 Bypass OOBE When bypassNRO Doesn't Do the Trick
March 14, 2025 -

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:

  1. SHIFT + F10 (or SHIFT + FN + F10 on some Dell PC's)

  2. net.exe user 'username' 'password' /add *I recommend entering a password but it is optional*

  3. net.exe localgroup Administrators 'username' /add

  4. cd oobe

  5. msoobe.exe && shutdown.exe -r

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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 - 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/BYPASSNR…
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Pureinfotech
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The secret to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account – New ways to bypass revealed
October 7, 2025 - You can still bypass Microsoft Account and internet on Windows 11 OOBE with Registry, WinJS, Domain Joined, Unattended file, and tools.
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PC Gamer
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Microsoft has disabled the popular 'bypassnro' Windows 11 sign-in workaround in the latest Insider build, but there exists another | PC Gamer
March 31, 2025 - Alternative method · Don't miss these · Windows Windows 11 is going to start quietly preloading File Explorer in the background to make it faster, which is a good reminder that you should probably try a different file manager anyway · Security This sneaky malware variant has been caught using fake Windows Update screens to trick users into installing info-stealing software themselves ·
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Eleven Forum
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What is "oobe\bypassnro" | Windows 11 Forum
March 5, 2022 - When installing Windows 11, if you want to get around having to connect to the internet and login with a MS account, you can enter the command prompt and run: oobe\bypassnro I always thought oobe was the command and \bypassnro was an option switch, and I found it completely odd there was no...
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AskWoody
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Topic: Windows 11 – OOBE skip internet check @ AskWoody
Home » Forums » AskWoody support » Windows » Windows 11 » Questions about Windows 11 » Windows 11 – OOBE skip internet check · Tags: Bypass offline OOBE Windows 11
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It's FOSS Community
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Pre-installed Windows 11 22H2 OOBE page skips the networking function step - Applications - It's FOSS Community
April 17, 2024 - Mini computers shipped in 2022 are all pre-installed with the latest version of Windows 11 22H2. However, new computers pre-installed with Windows 11 need to be connected to the Internet before logging into Microsoft during the first normal startup wizard settings or after reinstalling the ...
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YouTube
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oobe\bypassnro removed from Windows 11 24H2 dead/hidden ? - YouTube
Famous oobe\bypassnro method finally removed or killed off by Microsoft on Windows 11 24H2 ????Lets find out together ! Thank you to one of the fellow viewe...
Published   July 26, 2024
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Neowin
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Forget BYPASSNRO, a new internet/account bypass during Windows 11 installs already exists - Neowin
March 30, 2025 - While Microsoft is bloacking the popular BYPASSNRO method of bypassing the internet and MSA requirements, a new way to do so had already existed but flew under the radar.