Alongside the setup and recovery updates under KB5065378 and KB5064097, Microsoft has released new OOBE (out of box experience) updates for all supported Windows 11 versions. The updates are available ...

Microsoft has released new details about the upcoming change that will push Windows updates during OOBE, including info about a new policy. Back in September last year, Microsoft announced that it was ...

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 ...

Microsoft says these Windows 11 out-of-box experience quality updates should help improve security and stability. This new system does come with a trade-off. Microsoft is changing how businesses set ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...