Trying to install the Windows 11 operating system, but the OS cannot locate an internet connection during setup. Windows 11 requires this.

Products

• VMware vCenter Server

Issue/Introduction

During installation of the Windows 11 operating system you will notice that an internet connection is required to continue.

Environment

vSphere 7
vSphere 8

Cause

This can be a problem with new systems as the network drivers may not be included in the Window Image.

Resolution

To get past this and be able to continue with the installation, do the following:

1. Press Shift+F10 to open the Command Prompt (on some laptops you may have to press Shift+Fn+F10)
   • After the prompt appears, you may have to do a mouse click on the window to type text
2. Type oobe\bypassnro
3. Press Enter.  The system will restart and begin the setup process again
4. Make the proper selections again for Region and Keyboards
5. Now at the Let's connect you to a network screen will have an additional option, click I don't have internet
6. On the next screen, click Continue with limited setup

Continue with the setup steps to complete the installation of the operating system.