How to install Windows 11 without an Internet Connection
During the installation of Windows 11 , an internet connection is required at the OOBE stage to successfully complete the process of setting up your system.
If you don't have internet or want to make a local user account during Windows 11 setup , here are your options.
Install Windows 11 Offline
This guide explains the practical, tested methods you can use today to complete a clean Windows 11 install without an internet connection , what to expect after setup , and the security and manageability tradeoffs involved.
After Windows 11 is installed on your computer, the Out of Box Experience (OOBE) begins, which requires an active Internet connection to proceed. Windows 11 requires network access during initial setup to connect to your Microsoft Account (MSA) and receive the latest security updates. If your computer lacks any network adapters (Wi-Fi or Ethernet), or if the drivers for your network adapter ...
No internet Here's how to install Windows 11 without it
You don't need the internet to set up Windows 11 As much as Microsoft wants to force users to have an internet connection , there are still methods to avoid it, and realistically, there probably ...
UPDATE: The trick mentioned in this article to setup Windows 11 without Internet connection will work in all Windows 11 versions, including the new Windows 11 2025 Update, version 25H2. This article contains a new 100% working method to install Windows 11 in any device without Internet connection . You'll also be able to create and use an offline local user account instead of an online ...
How To Set Up Windows 11 Without Internet
Stuck with Windows 11 setup demanding internet ? No problem! Our guide shows you how to install and configure Windows 11 completely offline, step-by-step.
To install Windows 11 without internet connection and using local account, in the OOBE using Shift + F10 and run the OOBEBYPASSNRO command.
How to Install Windows 11 Without a Network Connection
There are still a a handful of ways to install Windows 11 without a network connection or a Microsoft account.
