Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device 'that is not fully configured for use.' ...

The Windows setup process has generally required an Internet connection and Microsoft account sign-in since the Windows 11 22H2 update. Before this, Windows 11 21H2 and some of the later Windows 10 ...

Windows Insider Program lead Amanda Langowski said in a blog post on Monday that those setup screens -- called the Windows Setup experience (or "out of box experience") -- are "critical" during ...

In the latest Windows 11 Dev build, Microsoft has removed all "known mechanisms" that allowed users to create a local account during the setup process.

Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11.

Say goodbye to local installations, as Microsoft continues its crackdown on those who want to avoid a Microsoft account.

Step-by-step instructions help users migrate to Windows 11 while preserving emails, contacts, documents, and software licenses during the transition.

You can get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for just $44.97 (down from $419) on StackSocial. The sale ends October 12.

Google app for Windows brings web, Drive, local search, and Google Lens to your PC. We tested it and compared it with Command Palette.

Microsoft confirmed that it plans to auto-install Microsoft 365 Companion apps, including People, Calendar, and File Search, on Windows 11.

Google has just announced a new update to its Drive desktop app for macOS and Windows, integrating artificial intelligence to detect ransomware attacks. This tool can automatically stop suspicious ...

Once you are on a current Beta or Dev Insider build, you'll need to use the ViVeTool, a free command-line utility that enables hidden Windows features, to turn on animated wallpaper. First, download ...