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These long requested Windows 11 Update features will soon be available to all users

Sayan Sen — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:06:01 +0000

Microsoft has detailed all the new Windows 11 Update improvements that will soon be available to all users. Read more...

Microsoft makes Windows 11 setup faster by letting you skip mandatory updates

Taras Buria — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:16:01 +0000

Windows 11's initial setup experience is now more user-friendly and lets you reach the desktop significantly faster. Read more...

Windows 11's initial setup is getting a long-requested feature

Taras Buria — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:52:01 +0000

Microsoft is improving Windows 11's initial setup experience with a highly-requested customization feature. Read more...

Microsoft is making Windows Backup for Organizations a lot better

Usama Jawad — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:58:02 +0000

Microsoft is making a significant improvement to the Windows Backup for Organizations tool very soon. Read more...

Microsoft delays a "default" Windows 11 Update feature for office PCs

Sayan Sen — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:02:01 +0000

Microsoft had earlier announced that it was going to introduce a Windows Update-related feature to office and enterprise PCs this year. However, that has been delayed until 2026. Read more...

Microsoft makes it even harder to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account or internet

Taras Buria — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:04 +0000

Here we go again: Microsoft really does not want you to use Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account or internet, and the latest builds go the extra mile to block possible bypass methods. Read more...

Windows 11 OOBE finally allows you to set default user folder name, but in a convoluted way

Usama Jawad — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:20:01 +0000

Microsoft is finally allowing you to configure your default user folder name during OOBE in Windows 11, but the whole process is just so complicated. Read more...

KB5065083: Microsoft shares new way to enroll older Windows 11 PCs so they don't break

Sayan Sen — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 03:58:01 +0000

Microsoft has published a new way for enrollment of older Windows 11 devices so that they don't run into issues following the latest OOBE updates. Read more...

Unofficial Windows 11 requirements bypass tool now allows you to disable all AI features

Usama Jawad — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:46:01 +0000

Flyoobe has received a major update that allows customers to disable all AI and Copilot features in Windows 11. Read more...

Microsoft released KB5065848 KB5065847 OOBE (initial setup) updates for all Windows 11 PCs

Sayan Sen — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:32:01 +0000

Microsoft released new OOBE updates under KB5065848, KB5065847, and KB5065813 for all Windows 11 versions. Read more...

Windows 11 requirements bypass app gets smarter bloat remover and updated views

Usama Jawad — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:38:01 +0000

The unofficial app to bypass Windows 11 system requirements and customize your OOBE, Flyoobe, has received a major upgrade that brings a smarter debloater. Read more...

Windows 11 can now automatically install updates for some customers during OOBE

Usama Jawad — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:22:01 +0000

Your Windows 11 device may automatically install certain updates during the out-of-the-box experience (OOBE), if your IT admin has configured it to do so. Read more...

Unofficial Windows 11 requirements bypass tool gets a bunch of new features

Usama Jawad — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:50:01 +0000

The unofficial tool to customize the Windows 11 out-of-the-box experience (OOBE), Flyoobe, has received a new update that adds very useful features. Read more...

Unofficial Windows 11 requirements bypass app Flyoobe gets default browser options

Usama Jawad — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:26:01 +0000

A popular tool used to customize the Windows out-of-the-box experience (OOBE) and "debloat" the OS has received a major upgrade with lots of new features. Read more...

Microsoft is finally fixing this irritating Windows 11 feature

Taras Buria — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:44:01 +0000

Windows 11 has a rather irritating feature that prompts you to complete a second setup for your device. The good news is that Microsoft is making some welcome changes to it. Read more...

Popular tool for bypassing Windows 11 requirements check gets rebrand and new OOBE features

Usama Jawad — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:24:01 +0000

A popular utility for skipping Windows 11's requirement checks, Flyby11, has been renamed to Flyoobe with an expanded set of capabilities. Read more...

Windows 11 will soon let you transfer files from your old PC during setup, here is how

Taras Buria — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:46:02 +0000

Windows 11 is getting an easy way to transfer files from your old computer during the initial setup. Here is how that feature works. Read more...

KDE is getting a "new" OOBE wizard, called KISS

David Uzondu — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:44:01 +0000

The KDE Initial System Setup (KISS) project has been revived, promising an improved UI, better integration with Plasma, and more. Read more...

Microsoft releases KB5059093 OOBE (initial setup) update for Windows 11 24H2, Server 2025

Sayan Sen — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:02:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new OOBE update under KB5059093 for Windows 11 version 24H2 as well as for Windows Server 2025. Read more...

Microsoft has an official bypass for Windows 11 installs without internet, Microsoft Account

Sayan Sen — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:26:01 +0000

Users have found an official Microsoft bypass that can work around Windows 11 installs so that you can do so without internet and a Microsoft account. Read more...

Forget BYPASSNRO, a new internet/account bypass during Windows 11 installs already exists

Sayan Sen — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 06:46:02 +0000

While Microsoft is bloacking the popular BYPASSNRO method of bypassing the internet and MSA requirements, a new way to do so had already existed but flew under the radar. Read more...

Microsoft makes it harder to install Windows 11 without internet, but it is still possible

Taras Buria — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:34:01 +0000

Microsoft is removing a popular method of installing Windows 11 without an active internet connection, but all hope is not lost—here is how you can do it. Read more...

Microsoft shares new details about Windows updates during initial OOBE setup for work PCs

Sayan Sen — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:40:02 +0000

Microsoft has released new details about the upcoming change that will push Windows updates during OOBE, including info about a new policy. Read more...

Microsoft releases KB5050575 OOBE (initial setup) update for Windows 11 24H2, Server 2025

Sayan Sen — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new OOBE update under KB5050575 for Windows 11 version 24H2 as well as for Windows Server 2025. Read more...

KB5048779: Microsoft improves Windows 11 24H2 OOBE (initial setup experience)

Sayan Sen — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 21:04:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new OOBE update under KB5048779. This update applies to Windows 11 24H2 systems. Read more...

Unofficial PowerShell script bypasses Windows 11 system requirements, Microsoft Account

Sayan Sen — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:30:01 +0000

A new unofficial app has been created that helps bypass system requirements and Microsoft Account creation, among others, during Windows 11 install. Read more...

Microsoft delays plans to install cumulative Windows updates during OOBE on MDM devices

Taras Buria — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 08:30:01 +0000

Microsoft has reversed its plans to install cumulative updates during the initial setup for certain Windows PCs. Read more...

Microsoft explains why it'll push Windows 11 Patches right at the initial Setup on Intune

Sayan Sen — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:18:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced it will soon push Windows 11 Patches during the initial setup experience on Intune devices. Read more...

KB5043939: Microsoft improves Windows 11 24H2 OOBE (initial setup experience)

Sayan Sen — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 09:42:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new OOBE update under KB5043939. This applies to Windows 11 24H2 PCs alongside the Patch Tuesdays.s Read more...

Microsoft updates Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 initial setup (OOBE) with KB5041655

Taras Buria — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:30:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new update for Windows 11's OOBE, which stands for out-of-box experience or initial setup. KB5041655 is now live with improvements for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2. Read more...

Unofficial script lets in-place upgrade between Windows 10 and 11 Home / Pro editions

Sayan Sen — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:00:01 +0000

An unofficial script is here and it aims to solve a major inconvenience related to Windows installations. The script enables users to switch Windows editions without having to clean install. Read more...

Windows 11 installer source code just got dissected revealing secret OOBE shortcut

Sayan Sen — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:34:24 +0000

Windows has many cool shortcuts and hotkeys that many are probably not even aware of. Interestingly, the OOBE, that helps set up Windows, also comes with a few, including a secret one. Read more...

KB5036212: Microsoft improves OOBE for Windows 11 Moment 5 (KB5034848)

Sayan Sen — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:48:01 +0000

Microsoft released the Moment 5 feature update for Windows 11 23H2 earlier today. The company, alongside that, has also released a new OOBE update for version 23H2 as well as for version 22H2. Read more...

Elon Musk just found out he can't install Windows 11 without MSA and is having none of it

Sayan Sen — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 22:24:01 +0000

While Windows 11 has had mandatory requirements like MSA sign-in and internet connection for a long time, Twitter (now X) owner Elon Musk seemingly came to find it out today and seems quite unpleased. Read more...

"Open Source Windows" ReactOS just got better GUI install setup, no GPT yet

Sayan Sen — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 22:46:01 +0000

ReactOS, which is referred to sometimes as the Open source Windows, has received another major update. Following wider UEFI bootability, the OS has now got an upgraded installation setup GUI. Read more...

Microsoft completes improving Windows 11 23H2 Setup, WinRE, and OOBE with latest update

Sayan Sen — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:56:01 +0000

Microsoft released Dynamic Update packages for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 to improve the Setup as well as the WinRE, among other things. Following those, OOBE updates are now available too. Read more...

Alongside WinRE and Setup, Microsoft also improves OOBE for Windows 11 22H2

Sayan Sen — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 07:56:01 +0000

Microsoft released Dynamic Update packages for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 to improve the Setup as well as the WinRE, among other things. Alongside those, OOBE updates were released too. Read more...

Windows 11 build 25977 now lets you install network drivers during the initial setup (OOBE)

Taras Buria — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:52:01 +0000

Users discovered another network-related undocumented change in Windows 11 build 25977: you can now install network drivers during the initial setup or out-of-box experience (OOBE). Read more...

Windows 11 concept becomes almost-reality as Microsoft adds SkiFree-like game to setup OOBE

Sayan Sen — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:40:01 +0000

Recently we covered a Windows 11 concept called "Windows 11.2". Coincidentally, it looks like one of the features that caught my mind and impressed me there is something Microsoft thought about too. Read more...

KB5030323, KB5031274: Microsoft improves OOBE for Windows 11 Moment 4 update

Sayan Sen — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:50:02 +0000

Microsoft has released a couple of new updates that are meant to improve the Windows OOBE process. These new updates apply to Windows 11 22H2 Moment 4, which was released earlier this week. Read more...