Update Windows 10 Offline Without Internet Connection

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Marieta Reeks

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Aug 3, 2024, 5:57:56 PM8/3/24

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I have a project which I will have to deploy to client Windows systems where it will not be possible to connect to internet. I currently have a folder in D:\NODE which contains node.exe and npm.cmd and a node_modules folder. To be able to run node from command line I have added D:\NODE to PATH variable.

Following suggestion below I went to node-windows (installed globally) and packaged it up (npm pack), which created a tarball. I have then copied that file with my project and tried to install it on the test machine globally like this: npm install -g node-windows-0.1.5.tgz

2 - go to %userprofile%\AppData\Roaming\npm\node_modules[module name]\(e.g C:\Users\janson\AppData\Roaming\npm\node_modules\grunt-cli)
3 - run npm pack
4 - this should result in a [module name]-x.y.z.tgz file
5 - run npm i -g [module name]-x.y.z.tgz in offline system

Businesses have a legitimate need to install operating systems with limited or no network connections, and Microsoft should not be forcing users to "sign in" by default if they want those businesses to keep buying Microsoft products. My business is seriously considering dumping all Microsoft products.

Also, this method does not work when trying to install a VM, as the focus never changes to the Command Line window, and trying to click is impossible because no mouse drivers are installed until after the OS is installed, so you can't mouse over the CMD window. Attempting to Tab to the window just closes it. TOTAL MICROSOFT FAIL.

Leigh Warner says it perfectly, sat here with a screen I can't get past and shift+f10 does NOTHING. So COMPLETE MICROSOFT FAIL. They love making Windows worse and worse, I'm going to move to Linux because this is getting stupid how they ruin Windows everytime.. Actually it is every other OS is complete s**t. 98se-works, ME complete fail and had to rush 2000 out before they released XP - XP-worked, Vista-complete fail, 7-worked, 8-complete fail, 10-worked & they told us it would be the LAST OS, guess what 11-COMPLETE FAIL. If only they had 12 in the pipeline then their rule of being rubbish every other OS means it might actually work

Setting up Windows 11 without an internet connection is possible, but some features may not be available until you connect to the internet later.You'll need a bootable USB drive or DVD containing the Windows 11 installation files. You can create this using the Media Creation Tool provided by Microsoft on another computer with internet access.

Setting up Windows 11 without an internet connection is possible, but some features may not be available until you connect to the internet later. Here's a basic guide on how to set up Windows 11 without internet access.You'll need a bootable USB drive or DVD containing the Windows 11 installation files.

So, let me get this straight. I got through with the work around but Microsoft doesn't believe there are scenarios where you don't have network drivers on a wipe n load scenario. Come on guys. You have to do better.

Doesn't work for me, "don't have internet" option not available after entering OOBE\BYPASSNRO. In fact i have internet but via a proxy, i also tried to configure hit via entering and netsh winhttp set proxy address:port" doesnt work.... And we pay for this OS when linux installs gracefully....

HP is recently delivering crap laptops especially 845 G10 and 865 G10 which have a hardware issue with the speakers. now before installing the company image we check them first and i for sure wont do the work twice. making a quicksetup and testing the hardware is saving time. having to register online is a pain in the ass and absolute dickmove by microsoft to enforce it or hide it in the first place... whoever is in charge for this kind of customer experience needs a solid backhand slap.

This helped me so much because I was installing onto a motherboard so new, there are no drivers for it in the OS and the driver files can only be loaded once booted to an OS. The motherboard was connected and it works just fine, but Windows didn't know what to do with it. So it put me in a position of: can't connect to the Internet till I install the drivers, but can't install drivers till the OS is booted, but I couldn't get the OS to boot till after I connect to the Internet.

Not sure why you are posting the useless steps of creating a USB flash drive. The issue here is that the installation process itself is flawed. Once you start the installation, regardless of source - USB, ISO, or whatever - you are still presented with an error that you do not have internet, and can not proceed.

Unfortunately Plex needs to "Phone Home" every so often so it just breaks the whole system. The worst part is it just says some random error or won't load, when in fact it just needs to be logged back in, which needs internet.

4. I understand I will need internet for downloading media art etc, but is it possible to have this data downloaded on a home machine that has internet and move the hard drive or something over to the "offline" server on my boat so will never have to have the boat server ever touch the web.

One thing worth of note, though: while Emby can run completely offline - and doing it in a great manner - it cannot do it indefinitely as Premiere license will have to be verified every so often, AFAIK it'll run on cached license for about three weeks at the most. But, depending on your choice of clients and your needs, Premiere license ain't actually required at all, in which case it will run offline with no time limit whatsoever.

Unless you can find an alternative (like Marmaduke's Chromium, don't know how it runs under Linux) then Premiere is required. And IF it behaves same as Windows Theatre Desktop you're completely out of luck - it won't even start if no internet connection, cached Premiere license or not. Though IIRC there were few mentions that subscription model/checks might change sometime in the (undefined) future, @Luke?

Unfortunately, because this world is not filled with only good-intentioned folks like yourself. I just spent part of this morning dealing with people who purchased a Lifetime key and then disputed it with their bank. If we had no control over the validity of those keys then they would be out there for anyone to use as much as they want for free.

I plan on using this myself this summer at the cabin. I only need a few seconds on a hotspot for the server to validate once in a while. You can also validate by clicking on the Premiere tab and it checks really quick.

If there is no way to extend the time period or have another option for offline use, what would be our best option? We had issues with a vessel last season where the Windows clients would fail to load or ask for a premiere licence. Vessel has a premiere licence but it must have gone offline for too long.

As a work around I thought I would load the 8 Samsung Frame displays onboard with the Emby app. I had to sideload this as it wasn't available on the app store. It works really well but now asks to update every time it's started which is a PITA. If there is no way to remove this warning what would you recommend?

Would getting Apple TV's or something else and install the Emby app on those work better? Would this still work if the server was without internet for an extended period of time? I'm picking we'll have more control for automatic updates etc without popups.

If the timeout is based on a date, rather than server up time, then wouldn't the date get pulled from the workstation / server clock, because there is no Internet connection to sync the clock. If this is true, what about resetting the server date back to the start date of your sailing trip? Would that maybe fool the date to confirm?

I've used an Emby server in my home for several years and it has always worked beautifully for me. (BTW, their tech support is outstanding.) Currently, my Emby server is running on a Windows 10 computer on my local area network (LAN). I occasionally allow a few of my friends and relatives to stream my media over the internet. (I believe that requires a Premiere license, and I do have a lifetime subscription.)

However, I use my Emby server mostly for streaming my own personal collection of music and self-produced music videos on my LAN, which does not require internet access. I have the Emby client app on every phone, tablet, and smart TV in my home, as well as on several Roku devices. This allows me to stream my local content anywhere in my home.

I believe this local setup is similar to what you are describing on your boat. The Emby client apps automatically recognize my Emby server on the LAN and they connect and stream flawlessly. Unfortunately, I can't give you a definitive answer as to whether or not this type of setup will work indefinitely in an offline mode. My server stays online 24/7. Emby updates itself automatically, and it may be authenticating periodically at Emby "HQ" without my knowledge. However, I suspect that the LAN-only connection does not require internet access at all. I am curious as to whether this type of local setup will work reliably where no internet access is available.

For people who bought a lifetime license many years ago, this doesn't seem like an issue. Perhaps you should handle new purchases differently and leave long-time lifetime subscribers to their unplugged viewing.