Microsoft is removing the OOBE\BYPASSNRO.cmd command from the Windows 11 installer in yet another attempt at forcing every Windows 11 PC to have a Microsoft online account. The good news is that NeoWin is reporting that there's another workaround available.
1. Start Windows 11 Setup
Begin the Windows 11 Setup Process.
Select your region and keyboard layout.
2. Stop at the Secondary Keyboard Layout Screen
When you reach the Secondary Keyboard Layout screen, DO NOT click Skip.
3. Open the Developer Console
Press Ctrl + Shift + J to open the Developer Console.
Your screen will go dark and will appear with a prompt (indicated by a > symbol) at the top left of the screen.
4. Enter the Restart Command
Type the following command exactly as shown:
WinJS.Application.restart("ms-cxh://LOCALONLY")
Note: This command is case-sensitive. You can use Tab-completion to help:
After typing WinJS.A, press Tab to auto-complete Application.
After typing res, press Tab to auto-complete restart.
5. Exit the Developer Console
After entering the command, press Enter to execute it.
Press Escape to exit the Developer Console and return to the OOBE interface.
Note: If the Escape key doesn't close the Console, click anywhere on the screen to ensure the console is focused and then press the key again.
6. Local Account Setup
The Secondary Keyboard Layout screen will refresh, and a Windows 10-style local account setup screen will appear.
Enter your desired username, password, and security questions and click Next.
7. Complete the Setup
The Setup will go black and will then log you in to your newly created account. Allow Windows 11 a few moments to configure the user.
Continue with the remaining privacy setting prompts.
Once finished, you will have successfully created a local account in Windows 11.
Here's a link to the write-up on NeoWin: https://www.neowin.net/news/forget-bypassnro-a-new-internetaccount-bypass-during-windows-11-installs-already-exists/
Here's a fiery Reddit thread discussing the disappearance of the BypassNRO command from the Windows 11 installer ISO: https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/1jmgia4/microsoft_is_removing_the_bypassnro_command_which/
1. Start Windows 11 Setup
Begin the Windows 11 Setup Process.
Select your region and keyboard layout.
2. Stop at the Secondary Keyboard Layout Screen
When you reach the Secondary Keyboard Layout screen, DO NOT click Skip.
3. Open the Developer Console
Press Ctrl + Shift + J to open the Developer Console.
Your screen will go dark and will appear with a prompt (indicated by a > symbol) at the top left of the screen.
4. Enter the Restart Command
Type the following command exactly as shown:
WinJS.Application.restart("ms-cxh://LOCALONLY")
Note: This command is case-sensitive. You can use Tab-completion to help:
After typing WinJS.A, press Tab to auto-complete Application.
After typing res, press Tab to auto-complete restart.
5. Exit the Developer Console
After entering the command, press Enter to execute it.
Press Escape to exit the Developer Console and return to the OOBE interface.
Note: If the Escape key doesn't close the Console, click anywhere on the screen to ensure the console is focused and then press the key again.
6. Local Account Setup
The Secondary Keyboard Layout screen will refresh, and a Windows 10-style local account setup screen will appear.
Enter your desired username, password, and security questions and click Next.
7. Complete the Setup
The Setup will go black and will then log you in to your newly created account. Allow Windows 11 a few moments to configure the user.
Continue with the remaining privacy setting prompts.
Once finished, you will have successfully created a local account in Windows 11.
Here's a link to the write-up on NeoWin: https://www.neowin.net/news/forget-bypassnro-a-new-internetaccount-bypass-during-windows-11-installs-already-exists/
Here's a fiery Reddit thread discussing the disappearance of the BypassNRO command from the Windows 11 installer ISO: https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/1jmgia4/microsoft_is_removing_the_bypassnro_command_which/
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