Several workarounds still exist that allow power users to clean install Windows 11 and sign in using a local account during ...

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

Microsoft has tightened Windows 11 setup restrictions again. Here are a few solid methods still let you create a local account during setup.

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 has confirmed that Windows updates released since August 29, 2025, are breaking authentication on systems sharing ...

Microsoft removes local-only Windows setup in latest Insider Preview, but an age check trick could help you out.

During the regular Windows 11 installation process, once you reach the screen that prompts you for a country or region, press ...

Cybercriminals exploit Microsoft Teams through impersonation, malicious links and fake profiles to gather intel and deliver ...

Microsoft is removing known workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup, effectively making a Microsoft ...

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Microsoft has closed the loophole that allowed users to install Windows 11 offline, now requiring an internet connection and Microsoft account login to complete setup. Previously, users could bypass ...

HP has pulled an HP OneAgent software update for Windows 11 that mistakenly deleted Microsoft certificates required for some ...