---
type: concept
title: OOBE (Out-of-Box Experience)
tags: [windows, installation, setup]
related: [windows-11-local-account-setup, bypassnro]
created: 2026-07-01
updated: 2026-07-01
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_support_faq_software_betriebssystem_windows_11_ohne_microso.md"]
---

# OOBE (Out-of-Box Experience)

**OOBE** (Out-of-Box Experience) refers to the initial configuration sequence a user encounters when booting a new computer or a fresh installation of [[microsoft-windows-10-11]].

## Purpose
The OOBE process is designed to guide the user through essential first-time setup tasks, including:
- Region and language selection.
- Keyboard layout configuration.
- Network connectivity setup.
- User account creation (Local or Microsoft account).
- Privacy settings and service agreements.

## Technical Significance
In recent versions of Windows 11, the OOBE process mandates a network connection and a Microsoft account for the "Home" and "Pro" editions. This has led to the development of bypass techniques, such as using the [[bypassnro]] command, to allow the creation of local accounts without internet access.
