If when you start a new Windows 11/10 computer for the first time and the Windows OOBE (Out-Of-Box Experience) fails to complete with an error message, then this post ...

This week, the Windows 11 22H2 Moment 4 update went live under KB5030310 (build 22621.2361). As such, Microsoft has also released upgrades to improve the Windows out-of-the-box experience (OOBE) with ...

When installing Windows 11/10, you go through the setup process, known as OOBE (Out of Box Experience). It’s the first startup experience impacted by image customizations and software add-ons. In this ...

If you are one of those who like to know about the history of Windows or some of its underlying secrets, it is probably fair to say that this week has been a pretty good one for you, and if you are a ...

One of the problems with being a geek is that your entire family depends on you for any sort of gadget knowledge, troubleshooting, and advice. Already during this holiday season I’ve set up or ...

Microsoft just shipped Windows 11 Build 25936 to Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update includes three different experiences that will appear after one completes the out of box experience. Several ...

A popular method to bypass a Microsoft Account during setup is to use a script named 'C:\windows\system32\oobe\BypassNRO.cmd.' When run during Windows 11 setup, it creates a Registry value that ...

Microsoft is experimenting with different approaches to introduce new users to Windows 11's features as soon as they complete the initial setup, also known as the "Out of Box Experience" (OOBE). This ...

For a certain kind of computer buyer, the first thing you always did with a new laptop or desktop from a company like Dell, HP, Acer, or Asus wasn’t to open the box and start using it. Instead, you ...