TL;DR: Microsoft's latest Windows 11 preview build enforces mandatory Microsoft account sign-in during setup, removing previous local account bypasses. This change targets power users and ...

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 ...

Microsoft has reportedly removed the ability to activate Windows 11 and Windows 10 without an internet connection.

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 ...

There are two ways to Install Windows 11 without entering the product key. One common thing between them is that you need to use the same Microsoft account. When Installing for the First Time Activate ...

If you don't want to deal with all the annoyances of Windows 11, the Group Policy Editor can go a long way. Here are a few ...

In a nutshell: Microsoft has announced a couple of changes for its latest Windows Insider Preview Build (20231) released on the Dev channel. A subset of Insiders in the Dev Channel will now be greeted ...

Sometimes, the best way to fix deep-seated Windows issues is to burn everything to the ground and start from scratch. Reinstalling Windows refreshes the operating system, which gets rid of most ...

Microsoft will soon offer different installation experiences when setting up Windows 10 based on how you plan on using the computer. As people use Windows 10 in different ways, Microsoft is testing a ...