I recently built a PC and I'm stuck at the initial Windows setup because it's not recognizing the network drivers I downloaded from the ASUS website. I'm trying to get past the screen that asks me to connect to a network and install the driver. Any suggestions on how to move forward from here?
4 Answers
When you hit the screen that prompts you to connect to WiFi, press Shift + F10. This will open a command prompt. From there, type OOBEBYPASSNRO and hit enter. If you’re on a laptop, it might require Shift + Fn + F10 to bring up the console.
Alternatively, you can boot from a Windows 11 ISO. This way, you can set it up without going through the network driver issue, allowing you to skip creating a Microsoft account altogether.
Another option is to use your phone as a hotspot. Just connect it via USB, but make sure to enable USB tethering first. It can really help you get to the next step.
One way to bypass the network setup is by creating a local account during the Windows 11 installation. You don't need a Microsoft account for this, so give it a try! It can really simplify the process.
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