Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5095189 OOBE (initial OS setup) update for 25H2, 24H2

Towards the end of last month Microsoft released the newest preview update (C-release) under KB5095093. Alongside those, ...
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Windows 11 will finally let you name your user directory during setup

There's lots to dislike about the Windows 11 setup experience, also known as the out of box experience (OOBE.) Since Windows 11, Microsoft has forced users to setup both an internet connection and ...
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Windows 11 24H2 now rolling out, here are the new features

Today, Microsoft announced the release of Windows 11, version 24H2, the next feature update for its operating system (also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update). Windows 11 24H2 started rolling out in ...
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Microsoft wants you to learn more about new features in Windows 11

Microsoft is experimenting with different approaches to introduce new users to Windows 11's features as soon as they complete the initial setup, also known as the "Out of Box Experience" (OOBE). This ...
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Windows 11 Local Account Crackdown: Microsoft Account May Soon Be Mandatory

Microsoft is removing known workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup (OOBE), effectively making a Microsoft Account (MSA) mandatory for most users. The company cites proper ...
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I used Flyoobe to dodge Windows 11's system requirements, and here's how it went

As Windows 10's end-of-support date looms, people have to choose between the options available to them. Some will continue using Windows 10 and grab extended support, some will move to the LTSC branch ...
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Microsoft Expands IT Control Over Windows 11 Setup and Updates

Microsoft on Friday announced that It is providing IT with more options for the initial installation of Windows 11 on new devices. The company plans to roll out a new policy in mid-2025 that will give ...