We already know that Windows 11 Home will require a Microsoft account (MSA) at the beginning of the installation process. What Microsoft hasn’t publicized is ...

TL;DR: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for $12.97 (MSRP $199) through 3/22 at 11:59 PM and keep your PC current without overspending. We know you're out there - the gamer who dropped serious cash on a GPU, ...

Windows 11 Home vs. Windows 11 Pro: How to decide which edition to upgrade your PC to ...

Microsoft releases various editions of its Windows operating system to meet consumers' needs and preferences, such as Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, SE, and more. Each of these is designed for a ...

Windows Microsoft says the Windows 11 boot failure bug is linked to another buggy update: 'This issue can occur on devices that failed to install the December 2025 security update and were left in an ...

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While installing Windows OS through an installation media, we have an option to select the Windows version or edition, such as Windows Pro, Windows Home, etc. However, some users can’t choose the ...

This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

We are so close to no longer needing to worry about which Windows edition we buy, but there are still three non-business reasons you might want to go Pro. A passionate lover of Chromebooks, phone ...