Setting up Windows offline
Setting up Windows offline
I'm considering adding an M2 slot onto my motherboard since I currently run Windows 10 on a HDD. It's not a very recent model, but I've read that my system might support Windows 11 if certain BIOS settings are adjusted.
My current setup is the Asrock B365M Phantom Gaming 4. I was thinking about replacing the memory but realized I'd also need a new CPU and improved cooling, which isn't inexpensive.
This is more of a question for curiosity—no one seems to have shared this online lately. With everything now being digital, how would you install an operating system on a brand-new machine without internet access?
I can install it via USB, which works perfectly. But what if that's not possible? I'm still used to installing from a physical disc.
The system is presently using an HDD?
You can clone directly from the HDD to the new M.2.
Or, given your internet access (you're here writing), you can create a new USB drive for installation.
For Windows 11?
If the OS doesn't support it natively, consider skipping it for now—support is expected until late 2025. Stick with Windows 10.
Hello!
You don't have to be online to set up Windows. Just choose the "I don't have an internet connection" option and create a local account.
Once the OS is installed, make sure your PC drivers are available on a drive. You'll need to install them yourself.
Potential problems:
1. Some software might require online activation and won't work.
2. Antivirus updates will need periodic re-updates and may not be possible.
3. Windows will miss important key updates without internet access.
I hope this clarifies things...
Completely different approach is needed.
For Windows 11 you must enable
TPM
UEFI boot
Secure boot
It works perfectly with Windows 11.
Next, obtain the USB installation media through another method.
Ask someone with internet access to create it, or purchase physical media along with a license from a computer store.
CSM is a BIOS feature providing old system compatibility.
To activate Secure Boot and TPM 2.0, the user needs to turn off CSM support.
This is required before installing Windows 11.
Everyone is aware that 10 will receive support for the coming years, likely around then, and I might upgrade to a new motherboard and CPU to reach 11.
I was wondering how one can get the operating system and install it while assembling a computer from the ground up.
Windows 11 download options available Learn how to perform a clean install of Windows 10 For detailed guidance on cleaning up your system, visit the Windows 10 clean install tutorial. If you prefer, explore the Windows 10 clean install instructions here: Windows 10 clean install tutorial (Click here). Alternatively, follow the Windows 10 clean install guide on forums. This resource aims to support you through each step of a fresh installation.