Windows 11 streamlines first-time setup by allowing you to do time-consuming updates later

One small step towards rebuilding user goodwill.
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Windows 11 Finally Allows Skipping Forced Updates During Initial Setup

Windows 11 now lets you skip updates during setup, cutting wait times and giving users quicker access to the desktop on new ...
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Microsoft released KB5072537, KB5071416, KB5072543 Windows 11 Setup & Recovery updates0 0

This past week, Microsoft released the December 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 (KB5072033, KB5071417) and Windows 10 (KB5071546, KB5071544, KB5071543). The new Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 ...

Microsoft finally enables ability to skip long update process during Windows 11 setup

A new update now rolling out globally will give users the option to skip the update process when setting up a new Windows 11 PC, speeding up the experience two-fold.

Microsoft account vs. local account: How to choose and set up your pick in Windows 11

Microsoft account vs. local account: How to choose and set up your pick in Windows 11 ...
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Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5079271, KB5079270 setup and recovery updates0 0

Microsoft this past week released new dynamic updates for Windows 11 26H1, 25H2 and 24H2 under KB5078169, KB5079271, and KB5079270, for setup and recovery. This past week Microsoft released its latest ...