Windows 11 has a new preview build It cracks down on workarounds to install the OS with a local account This is a continued campaign to force people to use a Microsoft account, and Microsoft argues it ...

When you set up a Windows PC for the first time, you're required to create a user account that allows you to act as the administrator for that computer. Depending on your Windows edition and network ...

Setting up a Windows 11 PC isn't exactly a pleasant experience, and that's for a few reasons. Simply installing the operating system can take a while, and then setting up all the apps from your ...

Microsoft this week released an OOBE update for Windows 11 24H2 under KB5048779. Alongside that, the company has also released a Dynamic update for setup files. These are monthly updates the company ...

Of the many minor to medium-size annoyances that come with a modern Windows 11 installation, the requirement that you sign in with a Microsoft account is one of the most irritating. Sure, all ...

Microsoft is now mandating the use of a Microsoft account during Windows 11 setup, removing workarounds for local account creation. The company states this ensures devices are fully configured and ...