Once installed, click Next . Your Wi-Fi or Ethernet should now work. Method 2: Bypass Network Requirement (Then Install Driver Later) Use this if you cannot obtain the correct driver beforehand but still want to finish setup.
Navigate to your USB drive, locate the driver folder, and note the path (e.g., D:\Drivers\Network ).
Insert a USB flash drive containing the correct network driver ( .inf , .sys files) for your PC model (download from your motherboard or laptop manufacturer’s support site). install network driver windows 11 setup
In Command Prompt, type:
explorer.exe Press Enter. File Explorer will open. Once installed, click Next
Click Browse , find your driver folder, select it, and click OK . Windows will scan for compatible drivers.
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Here’s a step-by-step feature guide for , focusing on the scenario where your PC can’t detect a network connection (e.g., Ethernet or Wi-Fi) during a clean installation. Feature: How to Install a Network Driver During Windows 11 Setup Overview When performing a clean installation of Windows 11, the setup requires an internet connection to complete the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) — including Microsoft account sign-in, updates, and device configuration. However, if your network adapter’s driver is missing, Windows Setup will show the message: “Let’s connect you to a network.” without listing any networks. This guide covers three methods to install a missing network driver directly from the setup screen. Method 1: Load Driver via “Install Driver” Button (Easiest) Step 1: When you reach the “Let’s connect you to a network” screen, press Shift + F10 to open a Command Prompt window.