If when you start a new Windows 11/10 computer for the first time and the Windows OOBE (Out-Of-Box Experience) fails to complete with an error message, then this post ...

This week, the Windows 11 22H2 Moment 4 update went live under KB5030310 (build 22621.2361). As such, Microsoft has also released upgrades to improve the Windows out-of-the-box experience (OOBE) with ...

If you are one of those who like to know about the history of Windows or some of its underlying secrets, it is probably fair to say that this week has been a pretty good one for you, and if you are a ...

Windows 11 OOBE will install quality updates by default for managed Entra/Entra hybrid PCs starting Sept 2025. Only Windows 11 22H2+ Pro/Enterprise/Education/SE ...

During the installation of Windows 11, an internet connection is required at the OOBE stage to successfully complete the process of setting up your system. That said ...

Yesterday Microsoft updated the release notes for Windows 10 Insider build 17063 to add to the list of known bugs related to this version. It so happens that one of these bugs is one that I am having ...

One of the problems with being a geek is that your entire family depends on you for any sort of gadget knowledge, troubleshooting, and advice. Already during this holiday season I’ve set up or ...

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).

Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has ...