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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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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.
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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.
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Microsoft is expanding the capabilities of its App restore via OOBE which it debuted back in May. In case you weren't aware, the feature is meant to make it easier to back-up and restore apps.
Microsoft has released the newest Windows 11 Build 23466 to the Dev channel insiders today. As usual, the new build brings in plenty of changes and improvements, as well as bug fixes.
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Microsoft has released a new update that slightly improves the Windows OOBE process. These new updates apply to only Windows 11 version 21H2. Perhaps the other versions will receive it later.
Microsoft quietly reduced the quality of the Windows 11 startup sound last year. Right around the same time, it appears the tech giant from Redmond also lowered the OOBE video quality as well.
The latest edition of Microsoft Weekly contains all you would need to know about the latest events that transpired in the world of Microsoft during the past week, dive right in without further ado!
Microsoft is working on some changes inside the Windows 11 Out of Box Experience (OOBE). Although removed later, there was a new customization option dubbed "Development", that adds a new app.
This week has been quite busy when it comes to Microsoft news. We have a lot to unpack including Windows bugs and their respective fixes, new GPT integrations, and upcoming Windows features.
A senior Microsoft employee has shared steps to fix a major issue, though rare, where BitLocker drive encryption fails to resume automatically after it has been manually suspended.
Microsoft has released a new update that slightly improves the Windows OOBE process. These new updates apply to all Windows 11 versions, and also to some Windows 10 versions, ie, 20H2, 21H2, and 22H2.
Microsoft has released a new update that slightly improves the Windows OOBE process. These new updates apply to all Windows 11 versions, and also on some Windows 10 versions, ie, 20H2, 21H2, and 22H2.
Microsoft has apparently started showing full-page ads after Edge updates (rather than just the OOBE flow) asking you to set it as the default browser. Fortunately, the option can be bypassed.
Microsoft has released the newest Windows 11 Build 25309 to the Dev channel insiders today. As usual, the new build brings in plenty of changes and improvements, as well as bug fixes.
Tiny11, which was released for Windows 11 x86-64 devices a couple weeks ago, was released for ARM64 yesterday. However, it looks like the Microsoft's now-dead Internet Explorer blocked its installs.
This week's edition of Microsoft Weekly is jampacked with news about modified versions of Windows 11 and other third-party tweaking tools, a bunch of Teams and Edge updates, and some ChatGPT hype.
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,...
