Windows 10 holdouts, unfortunately, are going to have to upgrade to the newest version of the operating system soon. That's because the end is nigh for Windows 10, and Microsoft doesn't want anyone to ...

Microsoft is closing an existing Windows 11 loophole that allows you to set up and use a PC without a Microsoft Account or an active internet connection. Specifically, the 'bypassnro.cmd' bypass ...

Well, it was fun while it lasted. After a few years of letting it slide, Microsoft is removing the workarounds that let you install Windows 11 without an internet connection or a Microsoft account.

Microsoft recently removed one of the most popular methods for bypassing Windows 11 requirements of internet connectivity and Microsoft Account. Users are quite annoyed. Neowin readers were, among ...

Microsoft has seemingly disabled phone call activation for Windows 11, and perhaps older versions as well, making it impossible to activate Windows without an Internet connection. This is an unwelcome ...

Windows Report highlighted the issues (as flagged by PC World) and there are posts from people who have upgraded to Windows 11 24H2 complaining about internet-related woes for both wired and Wi-Fi ...