Windows Autopilot rollouts are stalling in a new, surprising place: immediately after end users accept the Terms of Use (TOU) during OOBE, devices freeze with a non‑descriptive error and the provisioning flow never resumes — a breaking issue first highlighted in community reporting and...
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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...
Microsoft’s August 2025 Intune update materially expands the platform’s security controls and enrollment ergonomics, delivering four headline features—granular App Control targeting, automatic patching during device setup, near‑real‑time Apple software update visibility via Declarative Device...
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Migrating enterprise environments from Windows 10 domain-joined devices to Windows 11 cloud-native management with Microsoft Intune is quickly becoming a pivotal undertaking for modern organizations seeking enhanced agility, security, and user experience. As businesses position themselves for a...
Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Laptop 5G, a device tailored for business professionals seeking robust performance and seamless connectivity. Scheduled to ship on August 26, 2025, in the United States, this laptop integrates cutting-edge technology to meet the demands of modern enterprises...
Microsoft’s unveiling of the Surface Laptop 5G for Business marks a decisive new step in the competitive world of modern enterprise mobility solutions. Drawing from years of evolution in the Surface family, this new model is clearly engineered to address some of the most persistent pain points...
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Windows Autopilot stands as a transformative technology in the landscape of Windows device deployment, enabling IT organizations to streamline, automate, and modernize how new devices are brought online and handed off to users. Long viewed as an essential tool for organizations seeking to...
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Migration to Windows 11 is now more urgent than ever, as support for Windows 10 draws to a close in just four months. With Microsoft’s latest push for adoption, June 2025 brought a wave of improvements designed to enhance security, productivity, and manageability across enterprises and...
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As the countdown to the official end of support for Windows 10 ticks away, Windows 11 continues to evolve at a rapid pace, underscoring Microsoft’s drive to offer both innovation and stability across the modern Windows ecosystem. The June 2025 improvements encapsulate this philosophy, delivering...
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With less than four months remaining before Windows 10 officially reaches its end of support, the march toward Windows 11 has taken on new urgency for IT leaders, businesses, and everyday users alike. The latest improvements arriving in June 2025 not only serve as enticements for those...
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Windows Office Hours returns on June 19, 2025, offering IT professionals, system administrators, and enterprise leaders a unique opportunity to directly engage with Microsoft's top experts in a relaxed yet knowledge-rich setting. As the enterprise world rapidly adopts Windows 11, transitions to...
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As organizations race to adopt the latest versions of Windows and modernize their IT infrastructure, staying up to date with expert guidance and proactive management strategies becomes ever more essential. The upcoming Windows Office Hours event, scheduled for June 19, 2025, promises to be a...
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In today’s fast-paced IT environments, corporate device deployments need to be as smooth as possible. Windows Autopilot aims to simplify new device setups by bridging the gap between out-of-box experiences and company-specific configurations. However, even a well-laid process can encounter...
In a move set to reshape the digital landscape for IT administrators, Microsoft has announced an expansion of control over Windows 11 installations and updates. The tech giant is introducing a new policy that will give IT departments enhanced oversight during the out-of-box experience (OOBE) for...
In an exciting shift for enterprise IT, Microsoft is set to transform the Windows 11 out-of-box experience (OOBE) by enabling IT administrators to install quality updates during device setup. This new policy, slated for a mid-2025 release, promises faster, more efficient deployments, potentially...
Microsoft is shaking things up with a much-needed update to the Windows 11 Out-of-the-Box Experience (OOBE). In response to widespread criticism from system administrators who found the earlier forced cumulative update model a bit too intrusive, the tech giant has fine-tuned its approach. Set to...
The Windows Office Hours event slated for March 21st, 2024, promises an insightful session tailored to IT professionals seeking guidance on integrating Windows 11 and managing devices for remote, onsite, and hybrid work environments. This event aims to equip participants with effective device...
Windows 11 users have exciting updates to look forward to in May 2024. The latest advancements focus on enhancing management and security features to provide a more secure computing environment. This article will delve into the key improvements introduced this month, specifically tailored for IT...
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Our goal with Windows 10 has always been to modernize the way IT interacts with Windows devices, adopting simpler and easier approaches that leverage cloud-based services and help employees be more productive with Windows 10, Office 365 ProPlus and Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS)...
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