Solved Question regarding use of "OOBE\BypassNRO" to allow for creation of a local user account


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I noticed that all of the instructions for using "OOBE\BypassNRO" to allow for the creation of a local user account say that you should open a command prompt and run this command when you get to the screen where Windows setup wants to connect you to a network. However, by doing that, you end up going back through some of the same screens that you already went through previously, for example, the screen that asks you to select the keyboard layout.

However, I noticed that I can run "OOBE\BypassNRO" at the very first screen after the reboot. This is the screen asking "Is this the right country or region?".

Can anyone think of any reason NOT to run the command at the very first screen after the reboot?

I know that this may seem like no big deal, but it does actually help me with something that I am working on.
 

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Entering wrong email account few times should also work.
 

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hsehestedt said:
Can anyone think of any reason NOT to run the command at the very first screen after the reboot?
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I've never seen anything to suggest it would not be a suitable decision.

Denis
 

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    Windows 11 Home x64 Version 25H2 Build 26200.8037
I just use [email protected] with a made up password when prompted, and it says "oops something went wrong' and I can then immediately create my local account.
 

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    Intel Core i5-8279u
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    AZW SEI
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    32GB DDR4 2666Mhz
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pparks1 said:
I just use [email protected] with a made up password when prompted, and it says "oops something went wrong' and I can then immediately create my local account.
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Yep, there are at least 4 ways to do this, but that is not my concern right now. I have a very specific reason for my question.

In the meantime, since I originally asked the question, I have tested this on multiple physical machines and VMs. Seems to work fine my way so I guess I've answered my own question now.

Thanks to all who have responded.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acemagic
    CPU
    Intel i7-14650HX
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    No GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Varies as machine will often be moved to locations with different monitors
    Screen Resolution
    Varies
    Hard Drives
    1 x 1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    120W Power Brick
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 Max RGB Magnetic Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1 Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • Operating System
    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
    CPU
    Intel i7-1255U
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC3306-CG codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.3-inch IPS Display
    Screen Resolution
    WQXGA (2560 x 1600)
    Hard Drives
    2 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 Power / Charging
    Keyboard
    Backlit, spill resistant keyboard
    Mouse
    Buttonless Glass Precision Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    WiFi 6e / Bluetooth 5.1 / Facial Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / ToF (Time of Flight) Human Presence Sensor
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