Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11. The change ...

Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool (MCT) is working again on Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11 25H2 systems.

Of the many minor to medium-size annoyances that come with a modern Windows 11 installation, the requirement that you sign in with a Microsoft account is one of the most irritating. Sure, all ...

Being locked out of your Microsoft 365 administrator account can be a stressful experience, as it prevents you from managing users and services. This typically occurs due to security features, such as ...

Microsoft is now mandating the use of a Microsoft account during Windows 11 setup, removing workarounds for local account creation. The company states this ensures devices are fully configured and ...

If you encounter the "Something went wrong Outlook couldn't save your account settings" error in Outlook Classic, use these ...

To use passkeys in Edge, users can create them directly through Microsoft Password Manager. Once set up, the passkey can be ...

Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has ...

Microsoft is tightening the reins on new installations of Windows 11 with stricter Microsoft account requirements. As participants in the Windows Insider Program have ...

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.6772 (KB5065797) to the Windows Insider Beta Channel. It has been revealed that this build will remove the command that ...

Microsoft is removing known workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup (OOBE), effectively making a Microsoft Account (MSA) mandatory for most users. The company cites proper ...

Windows 95 is 30 years old, and Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen continues sharing interesting tidbits about how the iconic operating system came together. Developing Windows 95 ...