Microsoft's latest Insider Preview, Build 26220.6772, introduces a significant policy change: removal of known workarounds to skip Microsoft Account setup during Windows 11 installation (OOBE).

At issue is a clause in the federal INFORM Consumers Act that prohibits states from establishing “any law regulation, rule, requirement, or standard that conflicts with” the statute's requirements.

Select the "Check for updates" button. After a short wait, it will list all available updates for your installation. If you see "Upgrade to Windows 11," select "Download and install" to begin its ...

There is one useful app that can help you install Windows 11 and set it up the proper way, and its latest update delivers some welcome changes and improvements.

October 14th, 2025, marks the end of Windows 10 support. While users can still work on the operating system, Microsoft warns that it will no longer provide new features, security updates, or technical ...

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 ...