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Bought Usb drive , start install win 11. Stops at connecting me to network . What have I missed ?
New built Gigabyte Aero Z790 motherboard . Ethernet connected .
 
Motherboard too new for native network support in Win11 and since Microsoft removed 'no network connection' to proceed with installation makes it difficult. Why o why did they do that. There is a work around, hopefully command prompt still works.

View: https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/ykow7m/gigabyte_z790_aero_g_networking_drivers_for/?
Another solution to this would be to install an inexpensive WIFI adapter, or alternatively plug in a phone for USB wifi tethering. This would allow the OP to proceed with a normal installation with internet.
 
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Here's a little workaround for anyone having that problem and can't use the above solutions.
Install win 10 that has no mandatory internet connection to install. When you are done do a win 11 upgrade through windows update.
 
Jan 26, 2023
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Here's a little workaround for anyone having that problem and can't use the above solutions.
Install win 10 that has no mandatory internet connection to install. When you are done do a win 11 upgrade through windows update.

Thats the first thought . But if you havent already a copy win 11 than try to get one . Good luck !