How to Bypass the Microsoft Account Requirement in Tiny11 Installation

Installing Tiny11, the lightweight version of Windows 11, can sometimes be tricky. One of the biggest frustrations users face is being forced to sign in with a Microsoft account during setup. At the “Let’s add your Microsoft account” screen, progress often stalls unless you log in online. But what if you prefer to use a local account, or simply don’t want Microsoft account integration?

Fortunately, there are several proven ways to bypass the Microsoft account requirement in Tiny11. In this guide, we’ll walk through the most effective methods—ranging from disconnecting your internet to using Command Prompt or editing the Windows Registry. Whether you’re setting up Tiny11 for privacy, speed, or simplicity, these solutions will help you complete the installation smoothly.

Method 1: Disconnect from the Internet

1- Start installing Tiny11 until you reach the Microsoft account prompt. Do not enter any login details.

2- Disconnect your device from the internet.

• For Wi-Fi: toggle it off, disable it with a physical switch, or temporarily turn off your router.

• For Ethernet: unplug the cable.

• Wait a few seconds. The setup should refresh and display new options such as Offline account, Limited experience, or Skip for now.

3- Select one of these options to continue with a local account setup.

4- Once you reach the desktop, reconnect your device to the internet as needed.

This is the easiest and most reliable bypass method.

Method 2: Use Command Prompt

1- At the Microsoft account screen, press Shift + F10 to launch Command Prompt.

2- Enter the following command to activate the hidden Administrator account: net user Administrator /active:yes

3- Close Command Prompt, then restart your PC.

4- After reboot, you should be able to continue setup with the Administrator account or create a new local account.

Alternatively, you can directly bypass the network requirement with this command:

oobe\bypassnro

This restarts the system and typically unlocks the “I don’t have internet” or “Limited setup” option.

Method 3: Enter Invalid Account Credentials

1. At the Microsoft account prompt, type a fake email (e.g., no@thankyou.com) and any password.
2. The system will fail to verify the details and may then offer the option to create a local or offline account.
3. If it doesn’t appear, repeat the process or press the back arrow to retry. After several attempts, the offline setup option usually becomes available.

Method 4: Disable Network Adapters via Command Prompt

1- At the sign-in screen, press Shift + F10 to open Command Prompt.

2- To disable Wi-Fi, type: netsh interface set interface "Wi-Fi" disable For Ethernet, replace "Wi-Fi" with "Ethernet".

3- Switch back to the setup window (Alt + Tab) and look for “I don’t have internet” or other offline options.

4- Once you’ve created your local account, re-enable the adapter with: netsh interface set interface "Wi-Fi" enable

Method 5: Edit the Windows Registry

1- At the Microsoft account screen, press Shift + F10, then type regedit and press Enter.

2- Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\OOBE If OOBE doesn’t exist, create it.

3- In the right-hand pane, create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value named ByPassNRO.

4- Set its value to 1, then close Registry Editor and restart your PC.

5- After reboot, the setup should include the option to create a local account.

Conclusion

While Microsoft tries to push users toward online accounts, Tiny11 gives you the freedom to set up your system your way. By using one of these methods—disconnecting from the internet, running commands, entering invalid details, disabling adapters, or editing the registry—you can bypass the Microsoft account requirement and create a local account instead.

No matter which method works best for you, the end result is the same: a clean Tiny11 installation with a local account that puts you in full control of your Windows experience.