How to Install and Set Up Windows 11 Without an Internet Connection

Microsoft requires your system to have an active internet connection to complete the Windows 11 setup. It asks you to log into your Microsoft account to download critical updates and new features before you get stuck into Windows 11.

This becomes an issue if you want to use a local user account or don’t have an active internet connection during setup. Luckily, there are a few workarounds to skip this step. Here we show you how to bypass this restriction and complete the Windows 11 setup without an internet connection. 

You can bypass the Let’s connect you to a network screen using the OOBE \BYPASSNRO command in the Command Prompt.

When executed, it runs an existing CMD script stored in the System32 folder to modify the Windows registry. This modification allows you to complete the Windows 11 setup without an Internet connection. Here’s how to do it.

1. In the Let’s connect you to a network screen, press Shift + F10 to launch the Command Prompt.
2. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter: OOBE\BYPASSNRO
3. Upon successful execution, your system will restart and relaunch the OOBE dialog.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When you reach the Let’s connect you to a network screen, click on I don’t have Internet option.
5. Next, click on Continue with limited setup.
6. Accept the License Agreement and proceed to create your local user account.