When in the Out-of-box experience (OOBE), disable internet requirement by disconnecting the Ethernet network cable.
If the device you’re setting up only has a WiFi card (e.g. Surface); disable it before continuing. Open command prompt as stated before with Shift + F10 and run the Device Manager console : devmgmt.msc
On the “Sign in” page, use these steps :
Up to version 24H2 :
- Use the
Shift + F10keyboard shortcut to open Command Prompt. - Type the following command to release the current network configuration (no spaces) :
oobe\bypassnro - Computer will reboot automatically, and you may need to start the out-of-box experience again.
- Click the “I don’t have internet” option.
- Proceed with creating a standard offline account.
From version 25H2 on :
- Use the
Shift + F10keyboard shortcut to open Command Prompt. - Type the following command to invoke the local account creation wizard :
start ms-cxh:localonly - The wizard will launch and allow to create the local account.
- Proceed with installation.