Lets connect you to a network windows 10 Stuck

Hey everyone, I’m running into a weird issue while trying to install Windows 10 Professional on a laptop that originally came with Windows 10 in S Mode.

Every time I attempt a clean install, Windows automatically pulls the embedded S Mode product key from the device and reinstalls that version. To get around this, I had to create an ei.cfg file to force the installer to let me choose Windows 10 Pro manually.

Just thought I’d share in case anyone else runs into this — and if there’s a better workaround, I’m all ears!

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Let me know if you want to make it more technical or more casual!

If your Windows 10 computer is stuck on the “Let’s connect you to a network” screen during setup, this usually means the system is trying to force a network connection before allowing you to proceed. This is common in newer versions that push for a Microsoft account setup.

Here are several ways to bypass or fix it:

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Method 1: Use Shift + F10 (Command Prompt Hack)

1. On the “Let’s connect you to a network” screen, press:
   Shift + F10
2. This opens Command Prompt. Type:
3. Try oobe\bypassnro (Work win 10-11)
4. start ms-ch:localonly (Work only Win 10 100% Working Method)
5. and press Enter.
6. The system will restart and take you back to the setup.
7. Now you’ll see a “I don’t have internet” option — click that.
8. Then choose “Continue with limited setup” to create a local account.

Method 2: Plug in Ethernet Temporarily

• If Wi-Fi isn’t working or setup is stuck, plug in an Ethernet cable temporarily.
• Windows should detect it and proceed past the network screen.
• Once past setup, you can disconnect it and use Wi-Fi normally.

Method 3: Create Bootable Media with Older Windows 10 Version

1. Download the Windows 10 ISO from the Microsoft website.
2. Use the Media Creation Tool to make a bootable USB.
3. Install Windows from that USB.
4. Older versions of Windows 10 let you skip network setup more easily.

Method 4: Disable Internet in BIOS (for some devices)

• On some laptops (especially HP/Dell), you can disable the wireless adapter in BIOS.
• Boot into BIOS (usually F2, DEL, or ESC during startup).
• Disable Wi-Fi temporarily.
• Restart and go through setup again — it should let you skip the network step.

If you’re still stuck or if Shift + F10 isn’t working, let me know what device/brand you’re using (like HP, Dell, Lenovo, etc.) and I can guide you specifically.