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 ...

The Windows setup process has generally required an Internet connection and Microsoft account sign-in since the Windows 11 ...

Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11.

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

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device ...

There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially and then switch to a local one. You can also turn to a third-party utility ...

Microsoft recently started rolling out its annual Windows 11 version 25H2 update, and it brings various AI features along with it. The update, which started reaching eligible devices on September 30, ...

Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet ...

The AMD High Definition Audio Device is an important tool for sending audio through DisplayPort or HDMI connections. It is integrated into different AMD modules of graphic cards like the Radeon R-9 ...

Readers help support Windows Report. We may get a commission if you buy through our links. Microsoft Copilot is integrated into Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 apps, but not everyone needs it. If you ...