Install Windows 11 via USB without an internet connection
Install Windows 11 via USB without an internet connection
Hey! I built a PC for the first time and faced a few setup hiccups. The system warned it wasn’t compatible with Windows 11, but I figured out how to work around it by using tutorials on regedit. I installed Windows into an M.2 drive and tried booting from there. The installation process asked for internet access, but I had both Ethernet and Wi-Fi available without a connection. Some guides suggested going to the console, but my keyboard wouldn’t respond then. Should I get MOTO BIOS drivers from another machine or update them via USB on my new PC? Need some advice!
I've turned on fast boot but kept the network stack off (tried with it on) and disabled Wi-Fi controller. Intel LAN controller is active, and the LAN controller from Windows is enabled. CSM is off, and the OS boots in Windows UEFI mode with custom secure boot. I haven't changed anything in BIOS yet, not even activated Expo. You might want to wait before making further adjustments.
Your device hardware is compatible, so avoid skipping the verification step and address the cause of the failure. Pressing Y will clear the TPM, which should resolve the issue. Consider reinstalling afterward.
Windows may lack the necessary drivers for your network equipment. Try connecting a different machine to obtain the files from your motherboard’s support site, then extract them onto your installation disk.
Updating the BIOS is separate from driver installation, which occurs within Windows or its setup tools. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/wind...ext=Verify and reinstall the Wi-Fi network adapter drivers (for advanced users). You may also bypass the network connection "requirement" during installation and use a standard local account instead of a Microsoft account.