How to Bypass the Microsoft Account & Network Requirement on a new Windows 11 PC

Learn how to bypass the Microsoft Account and Network requirements when installing Windows 11 or turning on a new computer for the first time. You'll find this helpful when setting up a new computer for a friend or family member or if you need to setup lots of new computers for a business. Yes, you can still create and use a Local Account in Windows 11 using this information!
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[@firecloud77]

Excellent. Unfortunately I signed in to my Microsoft account while setting up Windows 11 on my new mini computer a few days ago. I wonder if there is a way to reverse that, and change it to a Local Account.

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi FireCloud77 -- I made a "video reply" to your comment (just for you) with some ideas that might be helpful to you. Take a look here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4eqeGOHrdtmarc

[@enoytsur]

Hi Jason. This is the most crisp, clear, concise tutorial I have ever witnessed on KZbin. Followed the instructions on a Dell Windows 11 Laptop [did not need the FN key] and it went exactly as you instructed. A very good tip you included was when typing at the C: prompt they were all letters. Excellent, Thank you.

[@JasonBagnell]

Thank you so much for the compliment!! 😀 I often find myself searching for good walk-through videos on how to solve various tech problems so I make sure that my videos are clear and to-the-point as well. I show each step of the process and use my editing software to speed up the boring parts. Thanks again and have a great weekend! Cheers -- Jason

[@H.pylori]

Sir, I had already added the internet so I got to the page where they forced you to make an account. I tried the "no@thankyou" method and it worked perfectly the first time and I am now looking at my windows screen. Thanks you so much for creating this video. Now comes the tedious task of fine tuning Win 11 to get rid of unwanted items and apps. Thumbs up and new sub.

[@samisalama3033]

I made the mistake of not watching this tutorial before I setup my internet, nothing worked until i turned off the wifi, thank you and thanks to everyone in this comment section for the help.

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi! I'm glad you found a solution that worked! Thanks for you comment. Cheers -- Jason :)

[@sherrisaltz]

I made the mistake of not looking for this help before I signed into my internet. After the oobe\bypassnro command, it still had me use a Microsoft Account. I tried twice and it would not work. I tried the command a third time. This time I unplugged my internet. Then it skipped the screen Microsoft account screen! Thank you for this information. I do not need one more account!!

[@JasonBagnell]

I'm glad you were able to get the Windows Setup process to skip the Microsoft account screen! Hopefully your comment here will help others. Have a great day! -- Jason

[@jadeshay1]

I was losing my mind because I had also already connected to WiFi not knowing windows 11 would MAKE you sign in!! So glad I saw your comment, never unplugged my router so fast before!!

[@sherrisaltz]

@@jadeshay1 I'm glad it worked for you!

[@mswdl]

Thank you! May 2024. New HP laptop, connected to internet with my own network, got to the sign-in page. Saw your video. Tried the “no@thankyou”address tip; didn’t work. Couldn’t exit nor go back (not an option). Got the idea to just unplug my router so the laptop lost internet; it went back to the internet/get connected page. Unclicked the default auto-WiFi’s “connect automatically” connection choice and was then able to proceed from your first set of instructions starting with “I don’t have internet“. Note: though it’s a laptop, I did not need the “fn” button. “Shift F10” were enough. Thank you!

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi! I'm glad you had success getting through the process. Microsoft is increasing their efforts of forcing everyone to use a Microsoft account. Hopefully the bypass tricks will continue to work for a while longer. Have a great day! -- Jason

[@mswdl]

You’re absolutely right! M’soft really is making it difficult to not use its products. I sincerely hope it does not cross the line & remove our right to choose what we use (or not use) with laptops/PCs we buy. Wishing you a great week ahead! Thanks again for your video. It really was very helpful!

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi! Leave everyone a comment below and let us know how this video helped you! UPDATE: I just used the SHIFT-FN-F10 trick yesterday (8/4/2023) on a new Dell Windows 11 laptop and it still worked great.

[@kitten89]

worked 08/01/2024 :)

[@JasonBagnell]

@@kitten89 Thanks for letting everyone know. Hopefully Microsoft won’t disable these “tricks” anytime soon. Cheers! - Jason :)

[@Lynne-kd6me]

Thank you so much for both the overall reset and this video Jason 😊really appreciate your expertise 👍

[@JasonBagnell]

I'm glad I could help -- Have a great weekend! Jason

[@aj_femsy....1711]

This video really helped me bypass the forceful Microsoft login. Thanks Jason❤

[@JasonBagnell]

Glad it helped! I just used the Shift-F10 and BYPASSNRO trick yesterday to set a new Dell Windows 11 PC for a customer. Hopefully Microsoft will keep letting us use the work-arounds. Have a great day! -- Jason

[@coachallred]

Thank you for stating the laptop/surface way to do it!! I have watched 5 videos and none of them state that.👊

[@JasonBagnell]

I'm glad it worked for you! Have a great day -- Jason :)

[@7kidslater246]

This saves me so much frustration! It was so clear ans easy to understand! Thank you!

[@JasonBagnell]

Thanks for your nice comment! I really appreciate it. Have a great day -- Jason :)

[@leehendricksen6109]

Thank you so much! You are truly a digital hero!!! Been spending hours trying to bypass stupid windows and I didn't know on laptop need to use FN as well. Thanks again!

[@JasonBagnell]

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help. I've also found that sometimes when the black command prompt window appears, it will not let you type until you click on the window. Some people get stuck there too. Have a great weekend! -- Jason

[@Luna-cf3op]

Thanks a lot Jason everyone suggested that you press shift plus f10, which doesn't work on a laptop..

[@JasonBagnell]

You're welcome! Was my tip about holding the "FN" key along with Shift and F10 what made it work for you? Thanks again -- Jason

[@Luna-cf3op]

@@JasonBagnell Hi Jason it worked well, I cannot tell how many times I setup laptops for friends dodging the Microsoft account, but previously I used the nothankyou email trick, but then if you switched on the Wi-Fi it starts downloading the updates and even more annoying setup goes the One Drive path.. Wish Microsoft stops these annoying practices and let the clients decide what need. Thanks again it was very useful. Keep up making these videos I appreciate all KZbinrs that put in the effort by posting these helpful info.

[@napnemeanix]

This worked for the ASUS laptop just Shift F10 😀 Thanks

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi! I setup and configured two new Asus laptops for one of my business clients last week and it worked great for me too! Using Shift F10 and OOBE\BYPASSNRO is a good thing to know if you deal with setting up lots of new PCs. Have a great day -- Jason :)

[@jaylt5136]

🎉🎉🎉THANKS SO MUCH!!! Best video ever i just got my laptop, I hate how they need u to log in so sneaky. 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@JasonBagnell]

You're welcome!! I'm glad it worked well for you! Cheers -- Jason

[@andrewJZT]

YES! This is exactly what I needed to know. My new laptop is currently installing updates before Windows finally appears, (I hope). Why oh why don't Microsoft give you a bypass option? I guess this "modern" setup routine is for the non-technical. I'm used to configuring a windows PC from starting with the installation disc!

[@JasonBagnell]

I'm glad you found the information helpful! :) Microsoft and other software companies are trying as hard as they can to push us to a subscription model and they are trying send all of our data to the cloud. That lets them get into our pockets on a monthly/yearly basis and it also lets them spy on our personal files, even if they say that they can's access the information. It is becoming harder and harder to avoid but the tricks shown in my video still seem to work -- for now. Have a great day! -- Jason

[@kimber12]

Brilliant! Exactly the solution I was looking for. Thanks so much!

[@JasonBagnell]

I’m glad it helped! Hopefully these “tricks” will keep working a while longer. Microsoft is on a mission to get all PC users connected to a Microsoft account but I’d rather stick with using a Local Account for now. Have a great day - Jason 😁

[@loganwalker5545]

you can also click the little person at the bottom right it opens up your window start menu and you can navigate to wifi and turn off wifi and it will boot you back to the start where you can do the out of box command prompt just thought i’d share that’s what i did because i connected to wifi

[@JasonBagnell]

Thanks for letting everyone know. I love it when people post tips that help others with the process. Have a great day! -- Jason :)

[@erickmero2]

Thanks Third time coming to check this video to bypass windows. Works perfect.

[@JasonBagnell]

I'm glad my video continues to be useful for you! :) I often find myself pulling up this video too when I'm working on a customer's new computer and can't remember what the command was -- LOL! Have a great day -- Jason

[@Bbee-q4m]

I never comment because I don't want to login but I had to login to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video. I hate microsoft and dont want an account Microsoft can get lost!

[@JasonBagnell]

You're welcome!!! Thanks for leaving a comment. I really appreciate your response. Have a great day -- Jason :)

[@angelbatiste2646]

Thank you so much Jason I really appreciate this video!!!

[@JasonBagnell]

You are so welcome! Have a great day -- Jason :)

[@Jooplife]

Thank you man I appreciate it 🙏🏽

[@JasonBagnell]

You're welcome! I'm glad the information was helpful. Cheers! -- Jason

[@Jooplife]

@@JasonBagnell it was fine until the quality got bad, do you know anything about how to fix that? If not it’s whatever but I don’t know why it happens

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi! What exactly do you mean by "until the quality got bad"? Give me a better description of what you're referring to and some details about it so I can do a little research to come up with an answer for you. Thanks

[@Jooplife]

@@JasonBagnell ok so , I record on obs and the quality of my videos are fine when none of the settings are touched.After doing everything in the video I recorded a little clip to see if it worked then the quality went down by a lot and it wouldn’t go away.

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi again. I also use OBS to do my screen recording and it usually works well. I sometimes run two copies at the same time so I can record my webcam into one .mp4 file and then the other copy captures one of my monitors into another .MP4 file at the same time. There are many settings that you can fine-tune under the "Settings" button. Go to Settings and make sure that everything makes sense for the video you are recording. I usually record in full HD so I select 1920x1080 in the Output and Video sections. If you're streaming, make sure that the Bitrate is set to 3000 kbps or higher under the streaming tab. I also make sure that the resolution of the screen I'm recording is set to 1920x1080 so OBS will not need to do any downscaling, which takes a lot of CPU power. For the recording format, I use MPEG-4 (.mp4) because Adobe Premiere Pro does not handle .mkv files well, if at all. Before you make your master recording, record a few seconds of some audio/video and then play the file back to see if it looks and sounds good. Never start a long recording session without testing it out first. I've made that mistake before. Under "Tools" at the top, you can try running the "Auto-Configuration Wizard" and it might help fine-tune the settings for what your PC will work best with. Hopefully some of these tips will help! Thanks -- Jason

[@JC-sf2qm]

Amazing ... clear concise steps ... even I could do it!😅😊❤

[@JasonBagnell]

Thanks! I'm so glad you found the video helpful! Cheers -- Jason

[@kylelecomte]

You’re a wizard, thank you

[@JasonBagnell]

I'm glad you found the information helpful! I just used the same procedure today while configuring 2 new HP laptops for a customer and the Shift F10 & OOBE/BYPASSNRO trick worked perfectly. Hopefully Microsoft won't eliminate this option in the future. Have a great day -- Jason :)

[@TheAuriconGroup]

Thank you so much for this information! It is very helpful!! I just subscribed.

[@JasonBagnell]

I’m so glad you found it helpful! - Thanks for subscribing 😁

[@TheAuriconGroup]

@@JasonBagnell Very helpful! I am so happy you posted this video. I look forward to more of your content.

[@JoseRuiz-dr4fz]

Hello Jason so I followed the instructions and it worked but when I went into the desktop there was some files just wanted to make sure that’s normal or if I should reset the pc again

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi! If the files that appeared on the desktop were some of your personal data files, you'll want to run the "Reset this PC" program again. Use the "Remove everything" option and the "Clean data: Yes" options. When it comes back up after the secure erase procedure has been performed, make sure you DO NOT enter your Microsoft Account address and password or it will start downloading your personal files back onto the computer. I gave a few tricks on how to skip joining a Microsoft Account in the video but I made another video that showed the BYPASSNRO trick. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XcgZKYfbiIoqc Hopefully this is the information you are looking for. Have a great weekend! -- Jason

[@rhondae8222]

Another great video. Thank you.

[@JasonBagnell]

😀 !

[@heatherbernstein]

This was awesome! Thank you!

[@JasonBagnell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ashyokami9065]

So i tried doing this but i had previously already gotten to the sign in bit and idk how to go back bc it wont lemme go back any further no matter how many times i re-start it💔💔

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi! If the Shift-F10 / BYPASNRO trick didn't work and signing into the Microsoft account as "[e-mail]" didn't work, you might need to just create a temporary E-Mail address (on GMail or Outlook.com) to be able to proceed with the installation. I've had to do that on some Microsoft Surface tablets/laptops and on ALL computers that come from the store running in Windows S-Mode. I tried for 2 hours once to bypass the requirements but it wouldn't let me. Once the PC is connected to the new temporary Microsoft account, you can go to "Other Users" in settings and click the "Add account" button. Then click "I don't have this person's sign-in information", followed by "Add a user without a Microsoft account". Type a name for the new user account and then click the down arrow and change the "Account Type" to Administrator. Then you'll be able to log into the PC using the new "LOCAL" account. Next, go back to the user manager and delete the other (original) account that is tied into the temporary Microsoft account. You can also try searching KZbin for other ways to bypass the requirement. New videos pop up as Microsoft starts changing things. Another idea is to perform a Windows 10/11 Clean Install using a USB flash drive. I made a video on how to do that here: For Windows 10: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGTZIxjoZ6Bha8 For Windows 11: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH6unWytd6-MepI I hope this info is helpful! -- Jason :)

[@macgruber75]

Great info, thanks!

[@JasonBagnell]

Glad it was helpful. Cheers! -- Jason :)

[@benjolly9401]

I follow your steps and it says 'oobe\bypassnro is not recognised as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file', what have I done incorrectly?

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi! Some PCs might be sent from the factory without containing the C:\Windows\System32\OOBE\BYPASSNRO file. I just opened the BYPASSNRO.cmd file in a text editor and found that it only runs two commands from the Command Prompt window. Once you have opened the Command Prompt during the Windows Setup process, try entering these two commands. Press the Enter key after each one: reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\OOBE /v BypassNRO /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f shutdown /r /t 0 Let me know if that works! Thanks! - Jason

[@reubenrussu6971]

Worked perfectly!

[@JasonBagnell]

Glad I could help! Have a great day -- Jason :)

[@connorolson608]

If the command panel doesnt pop up from the combinations try a new keyboard. Apparently my function key didnt work but the rest did

[@JasonBagnell]

I'm so glad you figured it out! When everything that should work doesn't work, I often find myself trying unusual things, some of which end up fixing the problem. Great job troubleshooting! Cheers - Jason

[@DarkGhostHacker]

Thanks for the video. This method will work for a while till Microsoft intervenes and prevents this. Is there a way to install and run windows 10 on a computer pre installed with windows 11 computer when you boot it up for the first time without having to create Microsoft account? So when the computer starts up for the first time and it sets everything up on the installation screen, is there a way to install Windows 10 during or before that point, to avoid being forced to make a Microsoft account and not bother using Windows 11 in the first place? It's been hard finding mini pcs I can afford not installed with windows 11, which I can later add linux onto.

[@JasonBagnell]

You could create a Windows 10 USB flash drive (on a different PC) using the Media Creation Tool at the following Microsoft Page: www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 Plug the flash drive into the new computer, turn it on and press whatever function key allows you to select the boot device (F1, F2, F8, F9, F10, F12, ESC). Choose the flash drive as the boot device and then follow the instructions to perform a fresh Windows 10 installation. If asked, make sure you select the same version of Windows that the new computer came with, i.e. if it came with Windows 11 Home, select Windows 10 Home, etc. If you're asked to enter a Windows 10 product key, choose "I don't have a product key" and Windows 10 should pick up the digital license from the Microsoft Activation Servers after it is loaded. Windows 10 might still ask you create a new Microsoft Account during setup. If so, there are several videos on KZbin that describe how to bypass that. Good Luck! -- Jason

[@mousumhazarika3692]

It worked. Though first connect a mouse and click on command prompt window. Otherwise nothing will type.

[@JasonBagnell]

I'm glad it worked for you! Not sure why it required a mouse (assuming you have a laptop) to type but sometimes little work-arounds are required. Great job!

[@colooourfulll1]

Hi there, for me it doesn't show up with "continue with limited set up" 😢

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi -- I've found that some PC's that come from the factory configured to use "Windows S-Mode" which will not allow you to continue forward without creating a Microsoft account. That might be the case for your situation. Did you try entering "[e-mail]" as the E-Mail address, along with a random password? That sometime allows the setup program to move forward without creating a Microsoft Account. -- Jason

[@coolkidpoop8002]

I got into windows 11 but now I can’t connect to wifi I don’t have Ethernet and I’m not sure what to do I have a wifi peice in my computer but I’m not sure why the option for wifi dosent even pop up

[@JasonBagnell]

Is your PC brand new? If so, it should have come pre-loaded with the WiFi adapter drivers. Look in the bottom right corner of the screen by the clock and see if you can find anything related to Network, Wireless Settings or WiFi. Sometimes there is a little up arrow ^ you need to click on to "Show hidden icons". It might be in there. You can pull up the "Device Manager" to see if your WiFi adapter is listed under the "Network Adapters" subheading. To do that, click your Start Menu button and type: Device Manager and press enter. Scroll down the list until you find "Network Adapters" and look for your PC's WiFi/Wireless adapter. If there is a Yellow Exclamation mark next to it, or if it is listed underneath "Unknown Devices", you'll need to download the WiFi driver from your computer manufacturer's website. Go to another computer and locate the support page for your PC's exact model and then locate and download the Wireless Network Adapter driver and save it onto a USB flash drive. Then plug the flash drive into the first computer and install the driver file(s) that you downloaded. Also, if you can run a network cable and connect the PC directly to the Internet Router/Modem, the Windows Update program might be able to automatically find and install the Wireless driver for you. If you don't have a cable long enough, you can physically move the PC to the room that the modem/router is located in and then connect it using a shorter cable. Hopefully some of this information will be helpful for you! Write me back if you have any questions. Thanks! -- Jason

[@beresfordpubliclibrary1522]

Purchased a Dell AIO and command prompt will show up with shift, FN, F10 but I can't get anything to type in the box. I know the keyboard works. Any suggestions?

[@beresfordpubliclibrary1522]

I figured it out. The command box did not seem to "be active" and when I clicked on the words at the top of the box it then made the box active and I could type. Simple but not obvious at first.

[@JasonBagnell]

Yes, you're right and I've seen that several times before. Sometimes when the Command Prompt window appears, it won't let you type anything right away. It sometimes requires you to click once on the Command Prompt window or you can Alt-Tab over to it and then start entering the command. I hope other people are able to figure it out when that happens. I'm glad you did! Take care -- Jason

[@fishmongerama]

You might be talking about a windows 11 pro pc. I have a new out of the box windows 11 home MSI pc and i unsuccessfully tried pressing the shift+f10 and shift+fn+f10. What would you suggest that i should do now?.

[@JasonBagnell]

The Shift-F10 trick does work on Windows 11 Home but I have seen some manufacturers block these “tricks” from working. They sometimes prevent Shift F10 from opening the command prompt window. If the PC or laptop comes preconfigured in “Windows S-Mode”, you will be required to join a network and enter/create a Microsoft account. I haven’t yet found a quick way to bypass creating a Microsoft account when the PC is shipped in S-Mode. Once setup completes and you get to the desktop screen, there is a method to disable “S-mode” using the Windows App Store. Once S-mode has been disabled, a new local (non-Microsoft) administrator account can be created. Then you log into the new account and delete the Microsoft user account that was created during the original installation. Then you have to log into the Microsoft Account website and delete the device from it. It is a pain and it is becoming increasingly more inconvenient when you’re trying to set up multiple PCs for someone else and don’t want to involve any network connections or Microsoft accounts during the setup and installation.

[@mikehealy6861]

Thanks!

[@JasonBagnell]

THANK YOU SO MUCH MIKE!!! :) :) :) This is the first Super Thanks I've ever received on KZbin! I'm glad you found the video helpful enough to consider contributing. Feel free to send me a comment anytime if you have any PC-related questions. Have a great day! -- Jason

[@dr5film]

I too had issues after the command. I input a wifi connection .. had to turn off my wifi

[@fishmongerama]

I'm viewing a list of languages on my laptop screen. English (United States) is at the top highlighted in blue and yes is at the bottom right highlighted in blue. I don't have a arrow. How do i get a arrow?.

[@JasonBagnell]

The list of languages is most likely appearing after the Windows Reset procedure has erased the computer and is attempting to configure the fresh copy of Windows. If you aren't seeing the mouse pointer, try connecting the mouse to a different USB port. If that doesn't work, try connecting a different (standard, non-fancy) mouse to the computer. You can always use the TAB key on your keyboard to switch between locations on the screen and then use the space bar or Enter to make the selection. When the laptop boots up, make sure that you don't have a DVD in the drive and don't have any USB flash drives or external USB drives connected because it might be trying to boot from the wrong device. Hopefully some of this info will be helpful. Thanks -- Jason

[@thoughtful-woman]

Jason, Just set up my Windows 11 laptop (just for home use), and had the hardest time downloading the Brave browser. Didn't know that I had to get out of S mode in order to do it. Now when I open the Brave browser, it takes a while before the browser homepage opens, yet this is not the case when I'm on my desktop pc. Any suggestions?

[@JasonBagnell]

Yes, Windows S Mode is an unwanted surprise for many people. I still have not found an easy, reliable and predictable way to disable it without joining the computer to a Microsoft Account -- and I've spent many hours trying. I haven't used the Brave browser yet. People say that Brave is a good browser that is built for privacy and speed. If your laptop computer has reasonable specs (i.e. 8GB+ of Memory and an up-to-date processor), it shouldn't be slow. Its possible that the laptop needs a tune-up / clean-up. I posted a video a few years ago that showed many of the methods I use to clean and optimize my customers' PCs. You could skim through the video and try a few of the suggestion to see if they make a different in the laptop's speed. The part about running "IOBit's Advanced System Care" would be a good place to start because it optimizes the TCP/IP and network settings. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYKoqGejgdt8qaM Pretty much everything you see in the video works on Windows 11 too. Let me know if it helps! -- Jason

[@sufyanali6400]

thank you❤ from.pakistan

[@JasonBagnell]

You're welcome -- From the USA! I'm glad you found the video helpful :)

[@katulwamulimba234]

life saver

[@JasonBagnell]

Glad I could help! Have a great weekend -- Jason :)

[@Ladyaceartstudio]

This doesn’t work if your brand new PC requires the Internet before it started the installation process it already knows that I have Internet so I can’t bypass this very frustrating

[@JasonBagnell]

Yes, some PCs, laptop and Microsoft Surface tablets come preconfigured in Windows S-Mode and they DO require you to enter a valid Microsoft Account to continue the installation. I have not found a reliable way to work around that problem. I made a generic Microsoft Account for myself and use it to setup customer computers whenever I run into that problem. Once Windows is installed, I create a new (local) user account that has administrative rights, log in as that user and then delete the first account that was tied to the generic Microsoft Account. It is definately a pain. Have a great day! -- Jason

[@jim2var2]

tnx it worked!

[@JasonBagnell]

You're welcome! This trick seems to keep working *unless* the new computer was configured in "S-Mode" at the factory. Happy Holidays!! -- Jason

[@joelagulla2320]

I tried it on the Dell latitude 3380 but it didn't work Please help

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi! Try this: If the Windows Setup program keeps asking you to connect to a network and enter a Microsoft Account, push and hold the power button until the computer turns OFF. Unplug the network cable (if one is connected). Turn the computer back ON and make sure that you DO NOT join a WiFi network. An option to Continue without Internet or Continue with a Limited Setup might appear. Click it and then the computer will hopefully let you continue the Windows setup process without entering a Microsoft Account. Some PCs come preloaded from the store running Windows S-mode. I have not found a repeatable way to set them up without joining a Microsoft Account during the installation. Hopefully this will help! -- Jason

[@xlwirelesselectronicrepair]

Thanks

[@JasonBagnell]

You're welcome! Which method worked for you? The OOBE/BYPASSNRO? [e-mail]? Hopefully Microsoft will continue to allow the "tricks" to work. Have a great weekend! -- Jason :)

[@hava-lil-faith]

BEST VIDEO EVER

[@JasonBagnell]

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!! I’m glad the video was helpful to you. Have a great day! Cheers - Jason

[@russsmith9464]

Tried this, but when the laptop reboots, its is still taking me to the microsoft login window and will not let me pass.

[@JasonBagnell]

I have run into a few PCs that don't allow these "tricks" to work. If your computer came pre-loaded in "Windows S-Mode", you will be required to create and use a valid Microsoft account. If the computer is not running S-Mode, you can try entering [e-mail] as the E-mail address and a random password. That usually causes it to error out and then it continues the installation using a "Local" account. Hopefully this info helps. Have a great day -- Jason

[@itzverraa]

So I did this but the network option isn’t showing on my computer like the tab and all is gone

[@JasonBagnell]

I have seen some manufacturers block these “tricks” from working. They sometimes prevent Shift F10 from opening the command prompt window. If the PC or laptop comes preconfigured in “Windows S-Mode”, you will be required to join a network and enter/create a Microsoft account. Once setup completes and you get to the desktop screen, there is a method to disable “S-mode” using the Windows App Store. Once S-mode has been disabled, a new local (non-Microsoft) administrator account can be created. Then you log into the new account and delete the Microsoft user account that was created during the original installation. Then you have to log into the Microsoft Account website and delete the device from it. It is a pain and it is becoming increasingly more inconvenient when you’re trying to set up multiple PCs for someone else and don’t want to involve any network connections or Microsoft accounts during the setup and installation.

[@water.incorporated]

Why does yours say connect to network my gaming pc only excepts Ethernet

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi! If your PC does not have Wireless/WiFi capability, the setup process may be a little different. If the computer is connected to the Network/LAN/Internet with an ethernet cable, it will probably skip the screen altogether. In that case some people unplug the network cable before allowing the Windows Setup program to run so it might display the "I don't have internet" option. Have a great day -- Jason

[@water.incorporated]

@@JasonBagnell Thank you

[@water.incorporated]

@@JasonBagnell Thank you

[@JasonBagnell]

@water.incorporated You’re welcome! Glad I could help. Happy 4th of July :) - Jason

[@djhylo]

There is no mor this button to connect without internet.

[@hollygreen8663]

what version of windows 11 was used in this video?

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi! I was just about to guesstimate the version number but I just saw it displayed at the top of the black command prompt window in the video. It was Windows 11 Version 10.0.22621.1702. Most likely the "Pro" version. Have a great day -- Jason

[@Andre_Gentil]

No longer works that way with the new HP Laptops, cannot get CMD!

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi! Sometimes I run across new computers that do not respond to Shift-F10 or Shift-FN-F10. If the PC came from the factory in Windows "S-Mode", you will need to connect to the Internet and use/create a real Microsoft Account before it will let you continue. I've spent countless hours looking for a workaround but I always end up using a generic Microsoft account to get the PC up and running and then I remove it from the PC after adding a new "Local Account". The OOBE\BYPASSNRO still works most of the time and it is great for those who need a quick solution. I know that it is frustrating when it doesn't work -- I share your pain as someone who installs lots of new computers every month. Make sure that you try the "[e-mail]" trick. It might help too. Have a great day -- Jason

[@majestyk3337]

This doesn't work anymore. It reboots and asks some of the same questions again, but it goes back to the MS sign in screen.

[@majestyk3337]

Actually, it did work. The problem is I had already signed into WIFI before running oobe \bypassnro. So what I had to do is after typing that in and after the PC reboots, once it gets to the MS sign-in page I clicked on the little accessibility icon at the bottom. There I could turn WIFI off. Once I turned it off, the sign-in page disappeared and the wheels were in motion after that. Maybe I didn't even have to type oobe \bypassnro.

[@JasonBagnell]

Thanks for posting what you found! Hopefully it will help other people that end up in the same situation. Cheers! -- Jason

[@willeton]

Didn’t work with my new Lenovo laptop so had to create a Microsoft account after all

[@JasonBagnell]

If the laptop came preconfigured from the factory to use Windows "S-Mode", all of the tricks won't work. You'll need a real Microsoft account to get to the Windows Desktop screen and then you can download the "Switch out of S-Mode" App. If your computer didn't come pre-loaded in Windows "S-Mode", the trick where you enter "[e-mail]" and a random password usually causes Windows to create a local only account. Microsoft and the Manufacturers have been known to change things on us and then we are forced to look for new work-around methods. Have a happy new year! -- Jason

[@Review-pb7xw]

Is it really long to restart?

[@JasonBagnell]

It shouldn't take long to restart after running the OOBE\BYPASSNRO command. Maybe 1-15 minutes at most. Did yours ever finish? Just curious -- Jason

[@KINGDOMOFHEAVENKEYS2LIFE]

Hey I need help removing a microsoft acct I forgot the password

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi! Have you tried all of the password reset/recovery procedures that are available when you try to log in? Do you still have access to the E-mail address that the Microsoft Account is registered under? Are there any other user accounts on the computer that are not connected to a Microsoft Account? Let me know some of these answers and I'll do some research to see what can be done. Thanks! -- Jason

[@KINGDOMOFHEAVENKEYS2LIFE]

@@JasonBagnell yes but I found out it's security for me. I have to wait 30 days for that. Thank you so much for your 😇

[@agboolamichael2300]

It’s not working for me… is there a new method?

[@JasonBagnell]

Yes, several new videos have been posted by other creators recently. Search KZbin for "bypass Microsoft account Windows 11" and take a look at any videos posted in the last month. Hopefully one of those videos will give you a solution. Most people have success with the methods I listed but newer releases of Windows sometimes prevent my "tricks" from working. Also, I have not found a way around joining a network and creating a Microsoft account if the PC is loaded in Windows S-Mode from the factory. I hope this helps! -- Jason

[@Herozonex200]

Hey sir, this ain't working for me or ain't popping up. This is currently a new computer

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi! Some computers are shipped from the manufacturer in "Windows S Mode". That means that the user will only be able to download and install programs/applications that come directly from the Microsoft Store. When one of those computers is turned on for the first time it will NOT allow you to use the Shift-F10 trick to run the "oobe\bypassnro" command. I haven't found a workaround for it yet and I usually end up using/creating a valid Microsoft account which is assigned to a legitimate E-mail address. Once you finally reach the desktop screen, you can then run the procedure shown here to turn off "Windows S Mode": kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGald6WGfdSGj8U

[@d3xter405]

Sir it says oobe is not recognized

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi! Some PCs might be sent from the factory without containing the C:\Windows\System32\OOBE\BYPASSNRO file. I just opened the BYPASSNRO.cmd file in a text editor and found that it only runs two commands from the Command Prompt window. Once you have opened the Command Prompt during the Windows Setup process, try entering these two commands. Press the Enter key after each one: reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\OOBE /v BypassNRO /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f shutdown /r /t 0 Let me know if that works! Sorry I was a little late getting back to you. I've been moving this week and things have been a little crazy. Thanks! - Jason

[@d3xter405]

@@JasonBagnell yes i was able to get in a local account by some other commands

[@milesm9356]

disable all privacy settings.

[@JasonBagnell]

The whole Internet seems to be a giant privacy invasion these days and Microsoft is trying a hard as they can to force everyone to have a Microsoft account. With that account, they want to track all of your hardware, location, serial numbers, preferences, interests, demographics, etc. The only other device that gives away an unimaginable amount of personal data is our cellular smartphones. With that data, they almost know everything about you. Your GPS coordinates, speed, location, websites you’ve visited, other people you’ve associated with, etc. If you’re a bad guy, they can remotely turn on your phone’s camera and microphone to collect information without you knowing. The era of “Big Data” is definitely upon us and most people have no idea of how deep it goes.

[@fishmongerama]

I don't like apps. They are are downloaded from a app store and only then the permissions can be cancelled. The way i see it is once the apps are downloaded on a device,who knows what sinister things have been transferred from the apps and imbedded in the device (hopefully not permanently and hopefully it can be removed) I'm not a expert but my thought is that after downloading apps,cancelling permissions doesn't do anything but they want you to believe it does to give you a sense of security, privacy and peace of mind but in reality we all have a false sense of security,privacy and peace of mind without knowing it because we believe what they are saying is true. Do you know what the best windows alternative operating system is and how to transfer to it and install it in the fastest, efficient and simplest way possible from windows after 100% completely wiping windows from my laptop?.

[@JasonBagnell]

I completely agree with you. I don't like downloading "Apps" or the Microsoft App Store on a PC either. It's annoying that Microsoft is trying to push their App Store on everyone more and more as time goes by. If I buy a smartphone, I expect to have an App store but if I'm on a desktop computer, an App store is the last thing I would want to use. As far as an alternate operating systems go, you could try Linux Ubuntu or Linux Mint. You could then download and install the free Apache "OpenOffice for Linux" program that will give you a way to open Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents. Google Chrome for Linux is also available for you to install along with many other programs. Running Linux will put you into a different world with not too many people to reach out to but there might be some good message boards or communities on the Internet somewhere that would pair you with people running Linux as their primary operating system. I also saw some videos on KZbin that describe how to load the Google ChromeOS onto a laptop. If you do that, you would still be tied to using the Google App store to install some of your new programs. Trying an alternate operating system can be a neat experience. I have tried it a few times but always keep coming back to Windows. Let me know how your experience goes. Cheers! -- Jason

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi @fishmongerama I just posted a new video (final version) about downloading, installing and running the Linux Mint operating system. Check it out and let me know what you think! :) Video Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5DKnKyGetN7psU

[@jfjusa1]

whats the big damn deal about creating a microsoft account? if youre not doing anything illegal and you dont store sensitive data on your device - then what does it matter? you arent going to stop "big brother" from watching us by disabling your account. and, is windows 11 activated by bypassing the sign in? so, does that mean you dont have a legitimate copy of windows 11?

[@JasonBagnell]

Hi! Some people just want to maintain their privacy and they don't want to have their files floating between a bunch of different computers with Microsoft OneDrive. When files are uploaded to Microsoft's cloud, there's uncertainty about how the data might be used. While Microsoft claims that files are encrypted and unreadable by them, we can't be completely sure. For years, we had control over our privacy and the information we shared. Now, Microsoft is pushing everyone to link their computers and files to a Microsoft account, which complicates things, especially for someone like me who sometimes needs to set up 25 new computers for a client at the same time. Have a great day! -- Jason :)

[@wakuzie]

Life saver

[@JasonBagnell]

Another life saved! -- LOL Have a great weekend :)