Set Up Windows 10 Without Internet [work] Jun 2026

: Without internet, some hardware might not work properly. You might need to manually install drivers from a USB drive or CD/DVD provided by the hardware manufacturer.

The most reliable way to trigger an offline setup is to ensure Windows cannot detect any connection from the very start. set up windows 10 without internet

| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | No “I don’t have internet” on Home edition | Use OOBE\BYPASSNRO trick | | Shift+F10 doesn’t work | Try on laptops | | PC has only Wi-Fi and no Ethernet | Use OOBE\BYPASSNRO – after reboot, still don’t connect | | Still forces Microsoft account | At local account screen, enter a fake email like a@a.com and any password – Windows will error and offer local account | | Setup stuck on “Checking for updates” | Unplug any Ethernet cable, disable Wi-Fi via hardware switch, restart setup | : Without internet, some hardware might not work properly