and even early versions of Windows 11 Pro included a local setup path. But with the rollout of cumulative update KB5035942 in the Insider Preview channel, those options are now gone. Once setup ...

Windows 10 remains popular due to its straightforward ... "This change ensures that all users exit setup with internet connectivity and a Microsoft Account." ...

This change will be controversial among Windows users who don't want to use a Microsoft Account on Windows 11. Going forward, there will be no easy way to bypass this requirement on a new Windows ...

Wait for the setup to complete and make sure everything is intact, then open Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update to check for available updates. Even if your Windows 8.1 PC does qualify ...

(Don't have a Microsoft account? Sign up now!) You can also register for the Windows Insider Program for Business with your work account. The process of setting up your device to start running Insider ...

Windows 10 and Windows 11 have had their share of problems. According to the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC), the operating system experienced 1394 security vulnerabilities in 2024.

To summarize the current situation, there are still two ways (at least) that you can interrupt the Windows 11 setup process, and install without using a Microsoft account, just operating with a ...

Maintain your privacy wherever you are with Windows 11 security features that help protect what matters to you across your devices. Windows 11 PCs deliver layers of security to help keep bad actors at ...

If your Windows environment ever becomes unstable or corrupted, restoring it from a system image backup could fix the issue—if you take the time to prepare one in advance. This backup method ...