If you can't sign into Microsoft account after Password Reset, use an Alternate Sign-in Method, submit the Account Recovery ...

My W11 Pro machine was finally forced to accept the 24H2 update, and ever since, logging on to the local account takes almost two minutes with an animated blue circle as the cursor and this minimized ...

Microsoft blocks known OOBE workarounds that create local-only accounts. OOBE now requires an internet connection and a Microsoft account; skipping may result in misconfigured devices, argues the ...