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

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 ...

Windows 11's Energy Saver feature (introduced with version 24H2) offers a better way of preserving your battery life than Windows 10's power-saving capabilities, and can be set to enable itself when ...

If Copilot is not working in Outlook on your Windows 11/10 PC, verify your Microsoft 365 subscription includes Copilot, update Outlook, or sign out and sign back in.

Windows 11 version 25H2 just landed as this year’s “2025 Update.” If you’re already on 24H2, this one installs fast because it’s a tiny enablement package rather than a full OS swap. The goal: keep ...

Here’s what Canadians need to know about the October deadline, who can upgrade to Windows 11 for free, and options for those who cannot update.

The first is to simply open the Windows Update menu. This can be found in Settings > Update & Security. In the top right corner a statement about the machine’s ability to run Windows 11 will be ...