Microsoft won’t let you set up Windows 11 without online account anymore

Future versions of Windows 11 will require you to complete the out-of-box experience (OOBE) with both internet access and a ...

Windows 11 hardware requirement skip app Flyoobe gets improved navigation and Winpilot guide

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.

Windows 11 compatibility check tool WhyNotWin11 gets improved GPU and CPU support and more

WhyNotWin11 is a handy tool that offers a complete system overview and a comprehensive Windows 11 compatibility check. With ...

Microsoft Cracks Down on Local Accounts in Windows 11, But Did It Close All Workarounds?

In the latest Windows 11 Dev build, Microsoft has removed all "known mechanisms" that allowed users to create a local account ...
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I’m fed up with pointless Windows 11 features—fix these basics instead, Microsoft

W hether it's the controversial Recall feature or adding AI to classic apps like MS Paint and Notepad, Microsoft has a ...

Microsoft might be cracking down on Windows 11 local account setups — here's what we know so far

Microsoft is cracking down on this ability just as Windows 10 nears the end of its life in just a week. It's possible removing the ability to login without a Microsoft account will enable the tech ...
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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 ...