Install Windows without creating an account

When you first install Windows 11, you’re required to be connected to the Internet by default. This is, for example, a prerequisite for you to be able to download security updates to your computer.

However, there is a way around this. how to use:

1. Start the installation as usual. When you get to the Let’s join a network box, tap Converts+F10. Now the so-called command interpreter opens, that is, the window in which you can enter commands using text.

2. Type the following text and press Back. Note that everything must be in capital letters and that it is letter related Hey (not the number 0):

OOBE\Bypass number

3. The installer will now restart and when you reach the Select Network option, you can click on it Skip this step wow I don’t have internet. Then select Continue With limited configuration When this message appears.

4. Proceed with the installation by entering your username. You can use an anonymous nickname if you like. You can also enter your password, but it is not required.

5. If you want to protect your privacy, you can of course decline all offers to save your location, send data to Microsoft, use advertising ID, etc.

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Now you have a fully usable computer, but it’s not registered to you and isn’t connected to the Internet. If you want, you can of course now choose to connect to the Internet – for example to download updates.

Note that this works on the PC we used – but there’s no guarantee it will work on your PC.