Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5070349 OOBE (initial OS setup) update for 25H2, 24H2

Out of Box Experience update for Windows 11, version 24H2 and 25H2, and Windows Server 2025: October 28, 2025 This update ...
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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 the box experience") -- are critical during ...

Microsoft removes even more Microsoft account workarounds from Windows 11 build

The Windows setup process has generally required an Internet connection and Microsoft account sign-in since the Windows 11 ...
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Microsoft Account and internet now mandatory to set up Windows 11 22H2 Insider builds0 0

In case you missed it, alongside the release of the most recent Windows 11 Insider build 22616 that brought in many changes, the Redmond giant also announced that having a Microsoft Account (MSA) and ...

Microsoft just blocked a popular way to set up a local account in Windows 11 - here's what still works

There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially ...
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How To Speed Up Your Internet Connection On Windows

Having a fast and reliable internet connection is essential for almost everything you do on your Windows PC — from conference calls and streaming your favorite shows to gaming and simply browsing the ...
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Windows 11: Cortana goes to the back burner; will require internet to setup

After Microsoft launching Windows 11 yesterday, more features of the latest OS are being discovered now. The Windows 11 update will be free. The latest version will require a PC with a 64-bit CPU, 4GB ...