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How to bypass Windows 11 internet requirement during first setup? ​

Windows 11 requires you to have your Windows user linked to a Microsoft account. Therefore you need to connect to the internet when setting up your PC.

Setup your PC. ​

Follow the Windows 11 install process until you get to the "choose a country" screen.

WARNING

Make sure you're not to connected to any network (WiFi or ethernet).

Open command prompt. ​

Now, you need to open CMD, you can do that by presing shift + F10 on your keyboard. You'll see the command prompt appear.

TIP

On some keyboards (especially laptops) you need to use the Function (FN) key to press F10.

Bypass network requirement. ​

Make sure the CMD window is active, now type the following:

CMD
OOBE\BYPASSNRO

Now press Enter, your PC will automaticly reboot and skip the network settings, you can now give your PC a name, make a local user account and enjoy your Microsoft account free Windows 11 install!