Windows 11 setup without internet

Balmilero, Eric - Dell Team 65

Is it possible to setup my new Windows 11 Dell Latitude, without internet?

Hania Lian 8,106 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2023-02-15T01:39:54.2566667+00:00

Hi.

I would like to know how things are going on your end? If you have any further question or concern about this thread, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,
Hania Lian
Artemios Xagoraris 5 Reputation points

2023-08-20T10:49:26.7033333+00:00

Thank you for the help Microsoft can't think that we build new computers

and we don't have internet at the first moment you are great
Leigh Warner 96 Reputation points

2023-09-03T19:42:41.1533333+00:00

RIDICULOUS. Windows just keeps getting worse and worse.

Businesses have a legitimate need to install operating systems with limited or no network connections, and Microsoft should not be forcing users to "sign in" by default if they want those businesses to keep buying Microsoft products. My business is seriously considering dumping all Microsoft products.

Also, this method does not work when trying to install a VM, as the focus never changes to the Command Line window, and trying to click is impossible because no mouse drivers are installed until after the OS is installed, so you can't mouse over the CMD window. Attempting to Tab to the window just closes it. TOTAL MICROSOFT FAIL.
Adil 0 Reputation points

2023-10-13T09:40:54.7+00:00

Thanks Hania Lian.
Gary Gwynne-Smith 0 Reputation points

2024-02-26T16:19:58.6233333+00:00

Leigh Warner says it perfectly, sat here with a screen I can't get past and shift+f10 does NOTHING. So COMPLETE MICROSOFT FAIL. They love making Windows worse and worse, I'm going to move to Linux because this is getting stupid how they ruin Windows everytime.. Actually it is every other OS is complete s**t. 98se-works, ME complete fail and had to rush 2000 out before they released XP - XP-worked, Vista-complete fail, 7-worked, 8-complete fail, 10-worked & they told us it would be the LAST OS, guess what 11-COMPLETE FAIL. If only they had 12 in the pipeline then their rule of being rubbish every other OS means it might actually work
Jeremy Michels 0 Reputation points

2024-03-11T00:49:41.79+00:00

Setting up Windows 11 without an internet connection is possible, but some features may not be available until you connect to the internet later.You'll need a bootable USB drive or DVD containing the Windows 11 installation files. You can create this using the Media Creation Tool provided by Microsoft on another computer with internet access.
Jeremy Michels 0 Reputation points

2024-03-11T00:51:49.49+00:00

Setting up Windows 11 without an internet connection is possible, but some features may not be available until you connect to the internet later. Here's a basic guide on how to set up Windows 11 without internet access.You'll need a bootable USB drive or DVD containing the Windows 11 installation files.
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Zachary Litton 5 Reputation points

2024-03-30T02:52:55.52+00:00

So, let me get this straight. I got through with the work around but Microsoft doesn't believe there are scenarios where you don't have network drivers on a wipe n load scenario. Come on guys. You have to do better.
Andy Lemky 35 Reputation points

2024-03-30T03:08:22.2066667+00:00

@Zachary Litton Yes, it's stupid. Their excuse is "well, you need to get the security updates" why the hell would you need security updates if you have no internet!? lol

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Hania Lian 8,106 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2023-02-13T02:50:13.7033333+00:00
Hi.

From what you describe, you want to set up Win11 without a network connection. Please try the following steps:

Bypass Out-of-the-Box-Experience (OOBE) Internet Requirement

In the "Let's connect you to a network" screen, press Shift+F10 to launch cmd;

Type the following command: OOBE\BYPASSNRO

After successful execution, the system will restart and restart the OOBE session box, when you reach the "Let's connect you to a network" screen, click "I don't have Internet", continue to click "limited setup", accept the license agreement and continue to create a local user account.

Hope the information is helpful.

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John Williams 0 Reputation points

2023-08-01T22:07:56.4566667+00:00

Cheers

Tyler H 5 Reputation points

2023-09-01T09:07:37.78+00:00

Seems silly that the option isn’t there in the first place. We are left to look it up online and end up here. A lot of Motherboards don’t start with WiFi or LAN drivers installed.

Francois Taburet (Nokia) 0 Reputation points

2023-09-14T17:25:41.5333333+00:00

Doesn't work for me, "don't have internet" option not available after entering OOBE\BYPASSNRO. In fact i have internet but via a proxy, i also tried to configure hit via entering <shift F10> and netsh winhttp set proxy address:port" doesnt work.... And we pay for this OS when linux installs gracefully....

Adil 0 Reputation points

2023-10-13T09:55:30.43+00:00

Thanks Hania Lian. solution was helpful for me.

Sheldon LeBreton 1 Reputation point

2023-10-18T02:40:29.2833333+00:00

This does not work.

Bate, Scott 0 Reputation points

2023-11-06T07:15:32.39+00:00

This answer got me out of a jam. Thankyou

Hendrick Melo 0 Reputation points

2023-11-06T14:10:57.72+00:00

Worked for me, but if you already gave it a wifi password, you might need to reset the installation image to forget all settings.

Hemant Kumar 0 Reputation points

2023-11-21T12:24:10.8066667+00:00

Thanks, and now I will share this to all, it’s worked.

Micheal Fernandes 0 Reputation points

2023-12-08T12:58:42.5566667+00:00

Hi, i would like to make a correction here: Press Fn + Shift + F10 to launch CMD;

Bate, Scott 0 Reputation points

2023-12-10T22:43:58.3133333+00:00

Hi Micheal Fernandes, pressing Fn key is only necessary when your keyboard does not have dedicated Function keys.

MarsOne 0 Reputation points

2023-12-22T08:11:25.7766667+00:00

thanks for this! helps a lot.

HP is recently delivering crap laptops especially 845 G10 and 865 G10 which have a hardware issue with the speakers. now before installing the company image we check them first and i for sure wont do the work twice. making a quicksetup and testing the hardware is saving time. having to register online is a pain in the ass and absolute dickmove by microsoft to enforce it or hide it in the first place... whoever is in charge for this kind of customer experience needs a solid backhand slap.

Gabriel Galante 0 Reputation points

2023-12-23T20:54:23.5466667+00:00

Works great. Just write the command in uppercase, otherwise it doesn't recognize it. Some Unix-like case sensitivity here

Charles Edmonds 0 Reputation points

2023-12-28T13:13:50.93+00:00

It does not work. I press shift F10 and NOTHING happens.

Shaji 0 Reputation points

2024-03-01T08:08:22.06+00:00

Thank you so much!!! It worked...

Andy Lemky 35 Reputation points

2024-03-17T05:34:54.6533333+00:00

I cant type backslash, for some reason it turns into ], any way around this?

Sabir Abdul-Haqq 0 Reputation points

2024-04-01T00:09:27.67+00:00

this worked! many thanks! :)

Justin Strickland 0 Reputation points

2024-04-09T08:47:50.5633333+00:00

This helped me so much because I was installing onto a motherboard so new, there are no drivers for it in the OS and the driver files can only be loaded once booted to an OS. The motherboard was connected and it works just fine, but Windows didn't know what to do with it. So it put me in a position of: can't connect to the Internet till I install the drivers, but can't install drivers till the OS is booted, but I couldn't get the OS to boot till after I connect to the Internet.

Raul Amaya 0 Reputation points

2024-04-12T22:28:18.2833333+00:00

Created an account just to say yes.

Thanks this worked. Even on a virtual environment running inside of PROXMOX

Pierce Radtke 16 Reputation points

2024-04-15T14:23:15.8+00:00

If you are using a Lenovo Machine you will need to press
FN + SHIFT + F10 to launch

Vlastimil Fürst 0 Reputation points

2024-04-28T23:08:56.4066667+00:00

I tried it and all it does is restarting to begin from picking country, language, keyboard … Why does Windows still exist if the purpose of serving the customer is long gone?
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ram sharma 5 Reputation points

2023-10-01T07:03:39.1133333+00:00
Is it possible to setup my new Windows 11 Dell Latitude, without internet?

Yes, it is possible to setup your new Windows 11 Dell Latitude without an internet connection. The only thing you need is a running computer, you can borrow one from a friend

Requirement

Windows 11 ISO image file

8GB USB Flash drive.

Microsoft Media Creation tool or Rufus tool.

The first thing you do is download the Windows 11 iso image file, then you download the Microsoft media creation tool or Rufus. I am using Rufus because it is fast.

After that, you just plug in your 8GB USB flash drive and Rufus will automatically detect it

(Don't do this without backing up your data)

Then insert your Windows 11 ISO image into Rufus, leave everything default, and click start

it will take just 15 to 20 minutes and your Windows 11 bootable USB flash drive will be ready.

Now plug your Windows 11 bootable USB drive into your Dell Latitude laptop.

Press the boot key and select the Windows 11 bootable USB flash drive. Now, the installation process for Windows 11 will begin, and you will be able to install fresh Windows 11 without the internet.

https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11

https://rufus.ie/en/

https://www.compressware.in/2022/03/boot-menu-keys-for-all-pc-laptops-motherboard-updated-list.html
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IT Welder 5 Reputation points

2023-10-01T19:06:44.8166667+00:00

Not sure why you are posting the useless steps of creating a USB flash drive. The issue here is that the installation process itself is flawed. Once you start the installation, regardless of source - USB, ISO, or whatever - you are still presented with an error that you do not have internet, and can not proceed.
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Docs 15,141 Reputation points

2023-02-10T03:31:39.4766667+00:00

Dell Latitudes come with OEM operating systems.

When a computer is updated licensing data is entered into Microsoft servers.

Once licensing data is entered into Microsoft servers this enables clean installs of either Windows 10 or Windows 11.

Windows 10 or 11 can be clean installed using the applicable bootable Windows Media Creation Tool (MCT) (Windows iso).

It is not necessary to connect to the internet to install the operating system.

In order to properly activate the Windows installation it is necessary to connect the internet.

a) Find a flash drive that you can format (> or = 8 GB).

b) Find a working Windows computer that is connected to the internet.

c) Create a bootable Windows 11 MCT (Windows 11 iso).

d) Move the bootable flash to the applicable computer.

e) Boot to the flash drive.

f) Manually delete all partitions creating an unallocated disk drive.

g) Clean install Windows 11 without connecting to the internet

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/download-official-windows-11-iso-file-from-microsoft.1009/

https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/clean-install-windows-11.99/
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Kapil Arya 7,676 Reputation points MVP

2023-02-11T06:27:29.0733333+00:00

Hello,

See if this video guide helps you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqAs_H9q7bw

Let us know if this helps!
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John Merrill 0 Reputation points

2023-06-27T21:09:07.27+00:00

This worked for me. I was able to... Shfit+F10 at the network connection screen, start task Manager (taskmgr) then terminate the "Network Connection Flow" process. Thank you!!
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