Future versions of Windows 11 will require you to complete the out-of-box experience (OOBE) with both internet access and a ...

The Verge says that this new measure means that the “start ms-cxh:localonly” command that replaced bypassnro as the weapon of ...

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

Microsoft is making it harder than ever to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. In the latest Insider Preview Build (26220.6772), the company has removed several long-standing tricks people ...

Microsoft is tightening the screws on local account creation in Windows 11, removing well-known workarounds that let users ...

Setting up a new Windows 11 PC can be a bit of a hassle if you don’t want to sign in using an online Microsoft account. There ...

Microsoft might want everyone on an active internet connection while setting up Windows 11, but that’s not always possible. Some people have limited internet connections, while others may find Windows ...

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

Microsoft just ended offline setup in Windows 11. No more local accounts as every installation now needs internet and a Microsoft sign in.

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 ...