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    Windows 11 Setup Lets You Skip Post-Install Updates (Faster First Boot)

    Installing a fresh Windows 11 is about to feel less like an endurance test and more like a normal setup task. Microsoft is rolling out a change that lets users skip the lengthy post-install update phase during Out-of-Box Experience, which can shave as much as half an hour off a clean install in...
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    Windows 11: Quality Updates in OOBE with Autopilot and Intune ESP

    Microsoft is rolling a significant change to how new Windows 11 PCs are provisioned: eligible devices will now check for and install the latest quality and security updates during the out-of-box experience (OOBE) so users sign in on day one with a patched, compliant system. This shift, delivered...
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    Windows 11 & Server 2025 Get Secure, Up-to-Date Inbox Apps with June 2025 Update

    Installing Windows 11, version 24H2 or Windows Server 2025 just got a significant boost in user experience, convenience, and—most importantly—security, thanks to a pivotal change in how inbox Microsoft Store apps are handled during fresh installations. Traditionally, even the latest ISO, VHD, or...
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