Possible install Windwos 10 without internet connection?

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  1. Posts : 173
    Windows 10 Home, 22H2
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    Possible to install Windwos 10 without internet connection?


    Is it possible to install windows 10 with microsoft account (i.e. not the local account method) using the USB created with media creation tool without internet connection?

    During the installation procedure windows normally asks for it to be activated and to log on to your microsoft account, which both require internet connection. Can this be "delayed" somehow to allow for manual driver installation before hooking up to the internet?
    Last edited by Damun; 08 May 2020 at 06:57.
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  2. Posts : 4,144
    Windows 3.1 to Windows 11
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    after Installation - you can switch the Local Account to Use a Microsoft Account
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  3. Posts : 5,453
    Windows 11 Home
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    MSA checks the password online, so you can not log in without the Internet. At least not for the first time.
    To allow a manual driver installation, you can integrate drivers directly into the ISO/Windows setup.
    I believe NTLite allows you to do it for free, there are other methods, a bit more complicated.
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  4. Posts : 4,144
    Windows 3.1 to Windows 11
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  5. Posts : 173
    Windows 10 Home, 22H2
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    TairikuOkami said:
    MSA checks the password online, so you can not log in without the Internet. At least not for the first time.
    What if i choose the option "i don't have a product key"?

    TairikuOkami said:
    To allow a manual driver installation, you can integrate drivers directly into the ISO/Windows setup.
    I believe NTLite allows you to do it for free, there are other methods, a bit more complicated.
    I think that it is a little bit too complicated for me...
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  6. Posts : 5,453
    Windows 11 Home
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    Damun said:
    What if i choose the option "i don't have a product key"?
    Windows will be installed in a free "trial" mode.
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  7. Posts : 18,433
    Windows 11 Pro
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    After the first boot from the hard drive or SSD, the OOBE screen, press Ctrl+Shift+F3 to get into Audit Mode. That's what you are looking for.

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/win...t-mode-or-oobe
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  8. Posts : 465
    W11X64
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    I always install windows 10 offline as if I am online windows always downloads out of date drivers for the GPU which have to be replaced with up to date versions.

    Windows does ask for a key but you can ignore this just like you ignore connect to the internet on the pre desktop loading ask alot of questions bit.

    You can still activate windows without a microsoft account & from that point your motherboard will auto activate itself & you can adjust all the settings you want if you re-install again which is bound to happen as windows seems to self destruct alot (well for me anyway).

    So in answer to the question, yes you can install offline & insert all drivers before internet is connected - so when you plug the internet in you either install an internet security program or use windows defender (no so good).
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  9. Posts : 18,433
    Windows 11 Pro
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    RoadBlaster said:
    use windows defender (no so good).
    Windows Defender is now rated as one of the best anti-virus solutions for Windows 10.
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  10. Posts : 2,151
    Windows 11 Pro (latest update ... forever anal)
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    My default method of installation, anywhere, anytime, all the time
    - no internet connection (even when prompted 2x during the process, and Windows dire warning that nothing will work and the world will end if I don't connect ...)
    - no license key (I don't have one option)

    Makes the installation process s-o-o-o much quicker without Windows going off and trying to do its bells-and-whistles thing during the installation process

    Windows may have to install generic drivers (e.g. your display mightn't be as crisp as you'd expect until the internet is connected and drivers updated automatically)

    Then, after completion, connect to the net, (sign in/up with MS account if needed/wanted), and manually insert a key.
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