Here is a closer look at Windows 11's redesigned setup experience, which is the first major update to the process since the Windows Vista era. The new variant is now available for public testing.

Microsoft released KB5089573 for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 with Shared Audio, faster Search, and Windows Setup improvements.

The new setup experience takes inspiration from the Media Creation Tool, the official app for creating bootable Windows media. The familiar violet backgrounds are gone, replaced with a sleek black and ...

TL;DR: Microsoft's latest Windows 11 preview build enforces mandatory Microsoft account sign-in during setup, removing previous local account bypasses. This change targets power users and ...

Initial Setup First, you’ll need to download and set up Microsoft’s ISO file for Windows 11. Then you install Windows 11 via your preferred method—a dedicated PC, a dual-boot system, or a virtual ...

You probably heard about Windows 11 getting a new setup experience with reworked visuals. As it turned out, it is anything but new. In fact, you can make it work on Windows 10 builds released in 2014.

The new Windows Backup app and the restore process attached to fresh Windows 11 big fall updates confirms feelings I’ve held for a long time: I just can’t stand Microsoft’s approach toward backing up ...

Setting up a new Windows laptop, or installing a fresh copy of Windows on a machine, is kind of a slog. While it doesn’t take multiple hours like it used to (thanks, SSDs!), it’s still a lot of time ...

Windows 11 and Windows 10 work on the Steam Deck with official Vale drivers, too. It's not as simple as hitting a download button, though. In this guide, we're going to show you how to install Windows ...