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OakleyCruz
Iron Contributor
Aug 17, 2025

The Windows 11 installation wizard has started enforcing updates.

I installed Windows Professional Workstation Edition using VM and followed the instructions online to bypass the mandatory network connection, but it didn't work. After restarting, it still automatically connected to the network, and then forced me to update.

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  • SilasDonovan's avatar
    SilasDonovan
    Iron Contributor

    It sounds like you're encountering the recent Windows 11 installation updates that enforce mandatory updates and network connection requirements, especially on Pro or Workstation editions. Microsoft has been tightening these policies, making it more challenging to bypass certain setup steps.