Microsoft outs new "default 64-bit lightweight command-line" tool on Windows 11 25H2, 24H2

It has been a week since Microsoft released Windows 11 version 25H2, the newest feature update for the OS. In case you ...
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Ninite Is the Best Way to Bulk Install Windows Programs on A New PC

To use Ninite, visit the Ninite website and check the box next to each program you want to install. Ninite has bots that make sure the installers are always up-to-date automatically, so you don’t have ...

Microsoft account setup to become mandatory for installing Windows 11: What it means for users

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 ...
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The Party's Over: Windows 11 Installation Will Require the Internet

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 ...

Microsoft kills more Microsoft Account bypasses in Windows 11

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

Microsoft kills two more ways to install Windows 11 with local accounts

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

Windows 11 is set to force online setup, but one loophole still works for local install

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