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Microsoft Makes It Harder to Set Up Windows 11 Without an Account

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device ...

The simple way I fix Windows device problems, no panic needed

Open the Windows Run by pushing the Windows + R buttons. Now type the following command in: msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic.

7 reasons to clean install (not upgrade) Windows 11

Above and beyond the benefits of a fresh do-over, clean installing Windows 11 improves security, exposes new features, and ...

Microsoft is finally fixing Windows 11's unreliable 'update and shut down' option when you have an update pending

The latest Windows 11 preview build includes a fix for the infamous "update and shutdown" bug where your PC wouldn't actually ...

Microsoft triples down and blocks even more Microsoft Account bypasses on Windows 11 — an online account is non-negotiable

Microsoft is once again blocking the ability to bypass a Microsoft Account when setting up a Windows 11 PC for the first time.