I'm trying to perform a clean install of Windows 11 using a USB drive created with the Media Creation Tool. I've set my language and keyboard preferences, but I can't get past the network connection screen because neither my Ethernet nor WiFi connections are recognized. I suspect this is due to missing drivers. I've attempted to use Shift-F10 to enter the command 'oobe\bypassnro' to skip the network setup, but it just reboots and brings me back to the same network screen. Additionally, my display resolution is stuck at 640 x 480, which makes it hard to navigate the installation prompts. I tried Ctrl-Shift-F3 to load the System Preparation Tool and tested installing a WiFi driver from a USB, but it didn't resolve the issue. I even attempted to tether my Android tablet and iPhone to access the internet, but couldn't figure out how to do that. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
4 Answers
You could also try downloading the necessary drivers from another device and transferring them via USB. Just make sure they match your specific hardware, especially if your Windows version is the 26H2 build.
If your network adapters aren't showing up, it's definitely a driver issue. During the installation, you should be able to manually add drivers—look for an option that lets you do this. Also, the low resolution indicates that you’re missing essential graphics drivers as well. Where did you download your Windows installation image from? That could be an issue too.
For the resolution problem, you might need to install the appropriate video drivers as well. Once you boot into the System Preparation Tool, try accessing the Device Manager by typing 'devmgmt' and see if you can manually install drivers from there.
It sounds like you're dealing with driver issues since your network adapters aren’t recognized. Make sure you have the right drivers downloaded for your specific motherboard or laptop model. You can create an XML file that tells the installer to skip the network setup; just download it and place it on your USB stick. Check out this XML generator: https://schneegans.de/windows/unattend-generator/.
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