On the next screen, click "Continue with limited setup" .
Microsoft has made it increasingly difficult to install Windows 11 without an active internet connection. During a standard setup, Windows 11 Home (and Pro, under certain conditions) demands a Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection to download updates and force you to sign in with a Microsoft account.
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Fortunately, Microsoft left a backdoor in the setup process. Here is exactly how to install Windows 11 completely offline. If you disconnect your Ethernet cable or refuse to connect to Wi-Fi during setup, Windows 11 will eventually show a screen saying: "Let’s connect you to a network." There is no visible "Skip" or "I don’t have internet" button.
Start the installation as usual. When you reach the "Let’s connect you to a network" screen, do not connect to Wi-Fi . If you are on a desktop with an Ethernet cable, unplug it. windows 11 install without internet
OOBE\BYPASSNRO The computer will automatically restart. Don’t worry—this is normal.
Just remember to to download security patches and drivers. Use the OOBE\BYPASSNRO command—it’s the official, Microsoft-approved loophole that shows the company respects power users (at least a little). Have you tried this on Windows 11 24H2? Let us know in the comments below. On the next screen, click "Continue with limited setup"
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