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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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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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Eleven Forum
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oobe\bypassnro not working this time? | Windows 11 Forum
November 27, 2024 - Also the correct syntax is oobe\bypassnro with \, not with / without spaces. ... Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC.
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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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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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Eleven Forum
elevenforum.com › windows support forums › installation, updates and activation
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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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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Reddit
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r/sysadmin on Reddit: Windows 11 Bypass OOBE When bypassNRO Doesn't Do the Trick
March 12, 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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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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YouTube
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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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Reddit
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does the OOBE/BYPASSNRO command not work anymore?
June 19, 2022 - Welcome to the largest community for Windows 11, Microsoft's latest computer operating system! This is not a tech support subreddit, use r/WindowsHelp or r/TechSupport to get help with your PC
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Spiceworks
community.spiceworks.com › software & applications
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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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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Ten Forums
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Working thru Win 11 Install - Windows 10 Help Forums
I am informed that OOBE method has been blocked in Windows 11 23H2 and Windows 11 24H2.... Who told you that? I have used it successfully for RTM W11 23H2 and the Release Preview 24H2 build 26100.560. The key thing is that for it to work you must be disconnected from the internet.
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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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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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Eleven Forum
elevenforum.com › windows support forums › installation, updates and activation
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 ...
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NTLite
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Windows 11 OOBE bypass not working - English ...
It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. ... Error: The component storage is corrupted. Please copy the original image and start again. ... I don't regret buying a license for Ntlite! I think this is the only way to get the best out of your Windows ...