For a bare metal build,
oobe\bypassnro is fine for me, but for my VMWare builds, I want a convenient method that doesn't require disconnecting my network connection. Using ipconfig /release sound promising. I have a hard-wired connection, so there is no network connection screen, but that might not matter. I'll test soon and report back. Thanks @BobOmb.
@spapakons
Home can't join a domain, so this is not an option.
Yup. I typically do Home builds.
Virtual machines are even easier. All you have to do is disable the virtual network before it loads Windows 11 for the first time (OOBE stage) and enable it again when you see the desktop. We are talking about a couple of clicks, no big deal.
You're right, it DOES work when you click on the Sign-in options and choose Domain join instead.
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I thought you can't create an account in audit mode. Did you test that?
I already tried that, and it was not enough, had to use oobe\bypassnro and let it reboot, then ipconfig /release to disconnect the network.Instead of using BypassNRO, do Shift+F10 when the network connection screen comes up, then connect to a network, then when presented with a sign-in screen, on the CMD prompt window type:
Batch:ipconfig /release
Afterwards, attempting to sign-in with a MS account should fail, and let the user create a local account instead
I'm not sure there is an easy way to disable the virtual network with VMWare Workstation Player. I'll have to check that. I could also look at VMWare Pro now that it's free for personal use.
And be rewarded with a stupid user name that is the first five characters of your email address. IMHO, It's better install with a local account and if wanted, switch to a MS account later.
I hope your correct about this method not getting closed but with MS, I wouldn't bet on it.
Yes, I just tried "work and school" > Sign-in options > selected Domain and it went straight to the local account setup.
You go from VMWare Workstation menus, VM->Removable Devices->Network Adapter->Disconnect. To reconnect you go VM->Removable Devices->Network Adapter->Connect It should be similarly easy in other virtual machine applications.
I haven't tested it in Windows 11, but you should be able to add users in Settings. I'll do it next time I install Windows 11 out of curiosity and post here.
I had already run bypassnro when i tried itI already tried that, and it was not enough, had to use oobe\bypassnro and let it reboot, then ipconfig /release to disconnect the network.
REG ADD HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\CI\Policy /v SkuPolicyRequired /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
oobe\bypassnroipconfig /releaseI had already run bypassnro when i tried it
So then let me recap it...
Firstly, you will not be able to do this if in S-Mode, (Shift+F10) will not work, you will need to disable it. To do so use the following steps.
1.) Enter recovery mode by interrupting 3 boots (hard power down during the spinning circle)
2.) Select Troubleshoot>Advanced Options>Command Prompt
3.) Enter the following
Batch:REG ADD HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\CI\Policy /v SkuPolicyRequired /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
4.) Reboot and enter BIOS, Disable Secureboot, then save your settings and restart the machine
S-Mode will be off
Next... At any step during the setup process press (Shift+F10) to open a CMD prompt and enter the following
Batch:oobe\bypassnro
The machine will reboot...
For Windows Pro and above users, when prompted to sign-in with a MS account, select the option "Sign-In Options", "Domain join instead" to create a local user
For Windows Home users, when prompted to sign-in with a MS account, (Shift+F10) can be pressed again to open a CMD prompt and the following would need to be entered
Batch:ipconfig /release
Then enter any information into the MS account sign-in prompt, and it should fail, allowing you to create a local account instead..
EDIT: Had to fix the recovery entry instructions on step 1 for S-Mode because the start menu option I had listed isnt available on first run..
