ASUS VivoBook Pro: How to Set Up Without a Microsoft Account

Initial Setup and Command Prompt

• 💡 During the initial setup of your ASUS VivoBook Pro, press Shift + F10 to open the Command Prompt.
• ⚠️ If the Command Prompt is unresponsive, press Alt + Tab twice to enable typing.
• 💻 Enter the command oobe\bypassnro and press Enter to initiate a restart for bypassing the Microsoft account requirement.

Network and Account Creation

• 🌍 After the restart, proceed with the region and keyboard layout selection.
• 🚫 When prompted to connect to a network, select "I don't have internet" to continue without an internet connection.
• 👤 You will then be prompted to create a local user account by entering your name, password, and confirming the password.

Security and Privacy Settings

• 🔒 Set up security questions to help recover your account if needed.
• 📍 You can choose to allow or deny Microsoft and apps access to your location and other privacy settings.
• ✅ Adjust privacy options such as diagnostic data and tailored experiences by tabbing through the options and pressing Enter.

Completing the Setup

• 🚀 Once all settings are configured, the laptop may restart a few times before the setup is fully complete.
• ✨ The process concludes with your ASUS VivoBook Pro ready for use with a local account, bypassing the need for a Microsoft account.