Windows 11 Bypass Internet Requirement

Windows 11 Bypass Internet (Using Command Prompt)

During the initial setup & installation of Windows 11, it will prompt you to set up an internet connection- it will not allow you to bypass the internet setup, forcing you to then create or sign into a Microsoft account. It cannot be skipped & you cannot proceed.

However, there is a work around utilizing a command prompt to create the skip. This is completely safe to use & will not mess with the functionality of the machine.

• During setup, navigate through the prompts until you get to the network connection prompt.
• Open a command prompt.
  • Shift + F10 (to open a cmd prompt)
• The command prompt box should pop up. Enter this command as follows…
  • start ms-cxh:localonly (then press enter)
• You should get a pop-up to create a local account.
  • Enter a username for the account, either “Admin”, “Owner”, or the customer’s first name will work.
  • Leave the password fields blank.
  • Click Next.
• Continue with the rest of the Windows Setup.

Doing this will also prevent you from needing to create or setup a Microsoft account, as well as a PIN or password.

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• Status: approved
• Imported from legacy approved SOP archive

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