Microsoft just ended offline setup in Windows 11. No more local accounts as every installation now needs internet and a Microsoft sign in.

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 preview build for beta testers in the Insider program. Build 26220.6772 (KB5065797) introduces several changes that will gradually roll ...

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 ...

The end of Windows 10 support is near, forcing users to eventually switch to the newer Windows 11 operating system. No internet connection? No problem.

The Windows setup process has generally required an Internet connection and Microsoft account sign-in since the Windows 11 ...

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

Microsoft is increasingly clamping down on methods for bypassing the Microsoft Account requirement for Windows 11.

Microsoft removes local-only Windows setup in latest Insider Preview, but an age check trick could help you out.

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device ...

These are 16 improvements available for the Settings app for Windows 11 version 25H2 and version 24H2. On Settings > System, Microsoft is replacing the "For Developers" page with a new "Advanced" page ...

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If on 24H2, enable 'Get latest updates' to get 25H2 sooner; staged rollout or incompatible apps/drivers can delay it.