The script takes an aggressive approach because it aims for a lean system. It removes Windows Update, Defender, some language packs, and legacy Internet Explorer components, and also prunes the WinSxS ...

Microsoft is set to officially retire Windows 10 on Oct. 14, ending the operating system's security and feature updates. Though that's sad news for the hundreds of millions of Windows 10 users out ...

Microsoft is now mandating the use of a Microsoft account during Windows 11 setup, removing workarounds for local account creation. The company states this ensures devices are fully configured and ...

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device 'that is not fully configured for use.' Don't miss out on our latest stories.

Windows 11 officially requires a Trusted Platform Module. Here's why and what to do if your old PC doesn't have one.

Click the Accept and install button, and your Windows 10 PC will be upgraded to Windows 11. You should be able to use your PC ...

Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 earlier this month. Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check. It's possible to bypass this and install Windows 11 in 10 easy ...

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. Microsoft is closing more loopholes that allowed users to set up Windows 11 with a local account. Users will now be ...

The AMD High Definition Audio Device is an important tool for sending audio through DisplayPort or HDMI connections. It is integrated into different AMD modules of graphic cards like the Radeon R-9 ...

VMware Workstation Pro 25H2 has been released with support for Virtual Hardware Version 22, better host OS compatibility, and ...

The developer NTDev has launched an experimental download of "tiny11 25H2," a highly stripped-down version of Windows 11 that ...