I just completed my PC setup, but the Ethernet isn't working.
I just completed my PC setup, but the Ethernet isn't working.
You just finished your build after years of working with prebuilt systems. You've built computers for friends and disassembled many devices. I'm confident in my tech knowledge, so completing the build was straightforward—except for a few small problems. After fixing them, I installed the Windows 11 boot drive and got in. Now the main hurdle is setting up Windows 11; the setup wizard says "Ethernet: Not connected." I have Ethernet connected, but it's not showing up. I've checked the driver and everything else, but nothing appears on the Wi-Fi section.
You can bypass the log or connect to the web using the instructions in this video
The reason isn't clear; it didn't appear in my search results.
None of these options succeeded; both appear to have been updated.
Get the ISO from Microsoft, create a bootable USB using Rufus, and when prompted, choose to skip everything. This will set up a default local account without further steps.
Same key functions across Windows 10 and 11, no reverse tried. While setting up Windows 11, when you hit the Internet section, press Shift and F10 together. This launches a command prompt with OOBE bypass enabled. The setup restarts quickly without a full reboot, but internet access is disabled.