Some Windows users have reported that they are encountering a weird Microsoft 365 Family ad during setup. The advertisement cannot be skipped even if the "No, thanks" button is clicked.
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Microsoft recently fixed a provisioning package (ppkg) issue on Windows 11 22H2 which had led to buggy out of box experience (OOBE). However, a new related issue is now causing app install fails.
Microsoft has now begun to offer Windows 11 to Windows 10 22H2 users through the OOBE for the first time ever. Earlier this year, the company said that the next Windows was ready for broad deployment.
Microsoft keeps making it harder for consumers to set up Windows with just a local account. For the privacy conscious or other use cases, especially when using the Pro edition, it should be possible.
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 22H2 Insiders on the Windows 11 Pro edition will now require a Microsoft Account and internet connection during the initial setup of a personal use device.
Ever since the first builds of Windows 11 started becoming available back in June, there was a workaround to complete setup without internet, that was later blocked. Here's a new workaround.
Microsoft might be removing the ability to set up a Windows 11 Home install with a local account or without an internet connection altogether, per the leaked build. However, there is a workaround.
Microsoft released Windows 10 vNext build 20231 yesterday, announcing some out-of-box experience (OOBE) additions. Now, a Twitter user has posted a video showing off a completely new UI as well.
Microsoft has been quite aggressive with getting Windows 8.1 users to reserve their copy of Windows 10, and now they are taking it one step further with the 8.1 OOBE.
In the next version of Windows 10, there will be an updated installation process UI and a refined out of box experience (OOBE) too; we posted the video after the jump.
Windows 8 is following in the footsteps of Windows XP as it will include a tutorial upon first boot to help consumers adjust to the layout of Windows 8. The first image of this tutorial is revealed.
With lowering system requirements in Windows 7 and now Windows 8, Microsoft seeks to improve the setup experience for customers seeking to give their Windows PCs a new lease on life.
A new screenshot of Windows 8 has surfaced, showing an early look at what Microsoft is planning for the newly styled Windows 8 out-of-box experience. The screenshot, which was posted in a thread on MyDigitalLife,...
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