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Windows 11 will finally let you name your user directory during setup

There's lots to dislike about the Windows 11 setup experience, also known as the out of box experience (OOBE.) Since Windows 11, Microsoft has forced users to setup both an internet connection and ...
Windows Central

Microsoft just fixed my BIGGEST gripe about the Windows 11 setup experience — power users rejoice!

The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have supported for decades. When you purchase through ...
Neowin

Microsoft releases KB5059093 OOBE (initial setup) update for Windows 11 24H2, Server 2025

Microsoft has released a new OOBE update under KB5059093 for Windows 11 version 24H2 as well as for Windows Server 2025. Alongside the setup and recovery updates, Microsoft has released a new OOBE ...

Microsoft may finally remove its frustrating Windows 11 setup requirement

Microsoft may finally remove its frustrating Windows 11 setup requirement ...
PC World

Windows 11 security updates are now unskippable during setup

Microsoft has begun rolling out Windows 11 updates KB5065848, KB5065847, and KB5065813, which are mandatory updates that are intended to improve the post-installation Windows 11 user experience. As ...