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Microsoft's recent decision to remove the bypassnro.cmd script from the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5516 has set off a flurry of discussions among both tech enthusiasts and IT administrators. Announced on March 28, 2025, this change marks a significant update in how Microsoft enforces...

Microsoft’s persistent drive to harness Microsoft account integration in Windows 11 has not gone unnoticed by power users, tinkerers, and security-minded professionals. For those who prefer setting up a device with a local account—whether it’s to maintain privacy, build custom systems, or simply...

Microsoft Ends Workaround for Account Bypass in Windows 11 Installation In a significant move that has caught the attention of Windows enthusiasts and IT professionals alike, Microsoft has eliminated the workaround that allowed users to bypass the Microsoft account requirement during the Windows...

For years, Windows enthusiasts prided themselves on finding clever workarounds to customize their installations. Recently, however, Microsoft has raised the stakes for Windows 11 installers by permanently closing a loophole that let users dodge the mandatory creation of a Microsoft account. With...

Microsoft is decisively closing the door on one of the few remaining loopholes for installing Windows 11 without creating a Microsoft Account, reflecting a broader shift toward a fully connected ecosystem. Recent developments in a Windows Insider Preview—announced on March 28, 2025—confirm that...

Windows 11 is stirring the pot once again in its ongoing evolution, and this time the spotlight is on its ability to choose between two major file systems—NTFS and ReFS—during a clean installation. Early tests from Windows 11 Build 27823 (Canary) hint at an experimental toggle hidden in the...

A quiet revolution is underway in the operating system realm. If you’ve grown weary of Windows 11’s sometimes sluggish updates and conventional design, you might want to turn your curious gaze toward something a bit more avant-garde. Enter AerynOS—a Linux distribution that emerges from the...

For Windows enthusiasts and IT professionals alike, Microsoft’s latest guidance—KB5056378—ushers in a refined era of dynamic update for Windows 11 installations. This support article, focused on versions 22H2 and 23H2, outlines a process designed to make your installation experience smoother...

Hi, I just wanted to tell that I have made MacOS but on Windows 11. Please tell me how it is. Maybe in the future, I will post how to do this. By the way I watched Tech Enthusiast's video to do this. If you want, you can watch his video here below!

Chip Chip Chin Chin When undertaking and in place upgrade from Server 2019 to Server 2022 it only allow s to keep nothing and undertake a fresh install. is there any prerequisites or is this feature not avlaible even though the documentation insinuates it can be undertaken. When ever i try it...

I am fairly new to setting up fresh servers so forgive my ignorance on this. A buddy of mine works at a healthcare company and they have been hit with Ransomware on about 6 of their desktops and on their main PowerEdge T330 server. I was able to recover all the data and scan it to ensure its...

I want to install Microsoft office on windows 11

Here are errors from the setupact.log 2025-03-05 09:07:54, Error CDeploymentSession::SetEcoQos(11173): Result = 0xD0000003 2025-03-05 09:07:54, Warning GenerateDownloadList: Error requesting EcoQos: HRESULT_FROM_NT(c0000003...

Microsoft has recently rolled out two critical dynamic update packages for Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 that promise to streamline and secure the installation and recovery processes. These updates—KB5053387 for Setup and KB5053143 for the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)—offer...

Hello, I have a question, I am working on creating an Answer file. Does anyone know how you can add software and updates, drivers or another way, if this is possible?

If you’re eyeing a change from Windows 10 or find yourself yearning for the simplicity of the Windows XP era, the new Free10 Linux distribution might be just what you need. Touted by ZDNet and developed as a repack of the Q40S Linux base, Free10 offers a refreshing alternative that eases the...

Ventoy enthusiasts and Windows users have reason to celebrate: the release of Ventoy 1.1.03 promises to resolve a persistent Windows 11 installation error while ironing out a few other boot-related wrinkles. In this article, we delve into the details of the update, explore its implications for...

As Windows 10’s security support draws to a close in October 2025, many users face a daunting crossroad: upgrade to Windows 11 or risk losing essential security patches—and possibly paying a premium for continued use. For a considerable number of Windows enthusiasts, the dilemma intensifies if...

Hi, I am trying to install VirtualBox on my Win11 laptop and had to download and install Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 package, then had to download Python Core Package and install it (there was no way that I could see to uncheck Python install), then had to download Win32 api but could not find...

For Windows developers and gamers alike, keeping your DirectX components fresh is essential for a smooth, visually stunning computing experience. Today we’re diving deep into the DirectX 12 Agility SDK—the critical package that empowers advanced graphics features like ray tracing and enhanced...