From 0b71086c7b0fbd60557c37fe4f5fe864bb6d5777 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: rtfm-qubes Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:12:49 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Additional instructions for creating Windows11 instance without internet access By modifying a bypass variable in oobe, users can setup a Windows 11 machine without access to the internet (and without a valid Microsoft account) --- user/templates/windows/windows-qubes-4-1.md | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/user/templates/windows/windows-qubes-4-1.md b/user/templates/windows/windows-qubes-4-1.md index 4d38a4bbe..c846ed26e 100644 --- a/user/templates/windows/windows-qubes-4-1.md +++ b/user/templates/windows/windows-qubes-4-1.md @@ -172,6 +172,13 @@ These parameters are set for the following reasons: - Click `Next`. A screen appears saying "Who's going to use this device?" This is the local account creation screen. - Enter the username you want to use and click `Next`. - Enter a password and click `Next`. You can leave the field blank but it's not recommended. + + Alternative instructions have been published for when those two methods do not work: + + - Type Shift-F10 to open a console window. + - Here, type `oobe\bypassnro` + - Close the console window and continue setup normally + - When prompted to connect to a network, select "I don't have internet" - it will let you create local credentials - On systems shipped with a Windows license, the product key may be read from flash via root in dom0: