HP Victus Gaming 16: How to Set Up Windows with a Local Account

Initial Setup and Network Disconnection

• 💡 To set up the HP Victus 16 without a Microsoft account, the crucial first step is to disconnect from the internet.
• ⚠️ If you've already connected, move away from your Wi-Fi router until the connection is lost.

Accessing the Command Prompt

• 💻 Press Shift + F10 simultaneously on your keyboard to open the command prompt (cmd).
• 🔑 If that doesn't work, try pressing Fn + Shift + F10 together.

Bypassing Microsoft Account Requirement

• ⌨️ In the command prompt, type the command OOBE\BYPASSNRO (using a backslash, with OOBE and BYPASSNRO in uppercase, no spaces).
• 🔄 After entering the command, the laptop should restart.

Creating a Local Account

• 🌍 Select your region and keyboard layout again.
• 🚫 You should now see an "I don't have internet" option; click it.
• ✅ Accept the terms, then you can enter your name and create a local account password (or skip it).
• ⚙️ Configure privacy settings as desired (e.g., allowing location, find my device, disallowing others).
• 🌐 Once setup is complete, you can reconnect to the internet.