This tutorial will show you how to find the Application User Model ID (aka: AUMID, AppUserModelId, or AppID) of installed apps in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Windows uses Application User Model ID values to identify and differentiate applications for switching, launching, telemetry, and other functions. AUMID are unique to each installed application, and independent of the installation path or the application's display name.
To configure Assigned Access, which is the Configuration Service Provider (CSP) used to create a kiosk or dedicated device, you must use the AUMID of the apps installed on a device.
You can also use the AppID to open an app or create an app shortcut:
Open: shell:AppsFolder\<AppID>
Shortcut/command: explorer...
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Disable Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to disable Windows Update from automatically downloading and installing updates in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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This tutorial will show you how to change or reset the default font used by Registry Editor for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup.
You can change the font used by Registry Editor to any installed font for Windows.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/about-the-registry
You must be signed in as an administrator to change the font in Registry Editor.
Option One: Change Font in Registry Editor
Option Two: Reset Font to...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the address bar in Registry Editor for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup.
The address bar in Registry Editor lets you see the current registry key path, and copy the path if wanted.
You can also paste or type paths into the address bar and press enter to open that registry key path location in Registry Editor.
Pressing the Ctrl + L OR Alt + D keys in Registry Editor will set focus to the address bar...
This tutorial will show you to reset to default the open position, size, last key, and layout view of the Registry Editor window for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup.
Whenever you close Registry Editor, its current position, size, layout view, and currently opened key is saved by default so Registry Editor will open the exact same way as last closed the next time you open it.
If you like, you can reset Registry Editor so it will open to its default...
This tutorial will show you how to add and remove favorites in Registry Editor for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup.
You can add registry keys you frequently check or edit to your Favorites list in Registry Editor to make it easier to open them from.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/about-the-registry
Option One: Add Registry Key to Favorites
Option Two: Remove Registry Key from Favorites
Option Three: Manually...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Personal Vault for your OneDrive account.
Personal Vault is a protected area in OneDrive where you can store your most important or sensitive files and photos without sacrificing the convenience of anywhere access.
Your locked files in Personal Vault have an extra layer of security keeping them more secured in the event that someone gains access to your account or your device.
Personal Vault is available from OneDrive on the web, the mobile app, and from your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. You’ll need to set it up separately on each device where you want to use it.
Personal Vault automatically locks after a period of inactivity and then you need to unlock it to get at your files...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the "UserChoice Protection Driver" (UCPD) service for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Microsoft has quietly introduced the UserChoice Protection Driver (UCPD) service that is enabled and running by default to block third-party apps access to UserChoice registry keys to prevent changing default apps choices set by users.
UCPD will still allows access, but only if the process is signed by Microsoft and not on the deny list. This means third-party programs will be blocked from making changes to default apps. The deny list includes Windows tools (ex: regedit.exe, reg.exe, or powershell.exe) to prevent third-party app developers from using them as workaround to make changes to...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing file duplication and cloud storage labels on gallery tiles in the Photos app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Microsoft Photos app included in Windows is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos and other devices all from one gallery.
By default, the Photos app will show file duplication and cloud storage (ex: OneDrive) labels on gallery tiles, but you can turn off "Show gallery tile attributes" if you don't want them to show.
EXAMPLE: Photos app gallery tile attributes
Here's How:
1 Open the Photos app.
2 Click/tap on the Settings (gear)...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off video autoplay in the Microsoft Store app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Some apps, games, and movies have a video (ex: trailer) available that will automatically play by default when you hover on its tile or open its page in the Microsoft Store app.
You can turn off video autoplay if you do not want these videos to automatically play anymore.
EXAMPLE: Video autoplay turned off in Microsoft Store app
Here's How:
1 Open the Microsoft Store app.
2 Click/tap on the user Profile button, and click/tap on Settings. (see screenshot below)
3 Turn On (default) or Off Video autoplay for what you want. (see screenshot below)
4 You can now close the Microsoft Store...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the automatic download and install of available app updates in the Microsoft Store for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store app from the ground up in Windows 11, making space for more content, keeping the user experience simple and responsive. It will help you discover and install the best apps, games, movies and even special offers – like unique movie discounts for Xbox Game Pass members. All the content in the Microsoft Store is tested for security, family safety and device compatibility.
The Microsoft Store app will update installed apps automatically by default.
You can disable automatically downloading and installing app updates in...
This tutorial will show you different ways to set default apps used to open file and link types for your account in Windows 11.
A default app is the program that Windows has assigned to open a file or link type with by default when you open it.
Default apps you choose will only apply to your account and will not affect other accounts on the PC.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-default-apps-in-windows-e5d82cad-17d1-c53b-3505-f10a32e1894d
https://www.elevenforum.com/t/a-principled-approach-to-app-pinning-and-app-defaults-in-windows-11.13507/
Starting with Windows 11 build 22567, Microsoft has updated the “Open with” dialog box to align with Windows 11 design principles. The updated dialog box honors...
This tutorial will show you how to change LibreOffice document types to always save as Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365 file extension formats by default for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
LibreOffice is a powerful, free, and open-source office productivity suite developed by The Document Foundation. It was forked from OpenOffice.org in 2010 and has since become one of the most popular alternatives to proprietary office suites like Microsoft Office.
LibreOffice includes several applications that make it the most versatile free office suite on the market:
Writer: A word processor with extensive formatting and layout capabilities, similar to Microsoft Word (.docx).
Calc: A spreadsheet program that offers advanced data...
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