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   mikiem2
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   neowin[.]net/news/microsoft-makes-it-harder-to-install-windows-11-without-internet-but-it-is-still-possible/

   When you perform a fresh Win11 installation nowadays Microsoft tries to force you to sign in to an existing or new Microsoft account. There are a few ways around that, but one method that's popular is to bring up the Command Prompt and enter oobe\bypassnro. That no longer works in the latest builds.

   Enthusiasts quickly discovered that it is still possible to restore the script. Here is how:

   On the Windows 11 setup screen, press Shift + F10 and type regedit and press Enter.
   Go to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\OOBE.
   Click Edit > New > DWORD (32-bit) and rename the new value to BypassNRO.
   Open the value and change its value data to 1.
   Restart your system. You can now setup your computer without an active internet connection or a Microsoft Account.

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   gergn
   Member

   https://www.neowin.net/news/forget-bypassnro-a-new-internetaccount-bypass-during-windows-11-installs-already-exists/

   Forget BYPASSNRO, a new internet/account bypass during Windows 11 installs already exists

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   mikiem2
   Moderator

   Thanks!

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   mikiem2
   Moderator

   Rufus, a free app for creating a bootable USB stick with Windows setup files, that can automatically add a bypass for Win11 hardware checks, has a new Beta version out that, among other things/fixes, makes the necessary registry edit to use BypassNRO. Adding a P to the name makes it portable.

   neowin[.]net/news/psa-windows-11s-bypassnro-is-still-part-of-rufus-as-it-receives-its-latest-update/

   neowin[.]net/software/rufus-472230-beta/

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   shanewatson5091
   Member

   It’s frustrating to see Microsoft tightening control over the setup process, especially for users who prefer local accounts or need offline installs magis tv. Good to know there's still a workaround—editing the registry isn’t ideal for everyone, but it’s a solid option for advanced users who value flexibility.

   Posted 1 year ago #

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