I recently built a new PC and transferred my SSD from my old setup, but now I'm facing a major roadblock. When I try to boot up, it prompts me to set up a PIN for my old Microsoft account, but I can't get past that because my motherboard lacks network drivers—no ethernet or Wi-Fi connectivity at all. Windows 11 has disabled the guest account feature, leaving me completely locked out. Microsoft suggests downloading the drivers onto a flash drive and installing them, but I can't access my PC to do that. I'm looking for any advice or a simple fix because I'm really stuck at this point. Why don't motherboards just come with the necessary network drivers pre-installed?
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One workaround is to pop your SSD into another computer—like your brother's PC if you have access to it. There, you can install the drivers for your new motherboard's network interface. After you install the drivers, put the SSD back into your new PC and try booting it up again. This should help you bypass the network issue!
I can confirm this worked for me! Just make sure that the other PC has compatible specs.