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Run Troubleshooters in Windows 11

System Run Troubleshooters in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to manually run troubleshooters to find and fix many common problems in Windows 11. Windows 11 includes troubleshooters to help you solve problems with your PC. Troubleshooters are listed in the "C:\Windows\diagnostics\index" folder. Notice: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deprecation-of-microsoft-support-diagnostic-tool-msdt-and-msdt-troubleshooters-0c5ac9a2-1600-4539-b9d0-069e71f9040a https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources#redirected-msdt-troubleshooters As part of the deprecation of Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) and MSDT Troubleshooters, Microsoft has begun redirecting some of the troubleshooters found under Settings > System >...
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Complete List of Rundll32 Commands in Windows 11

General Complete List of Rundll32 Commands in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you a complete list of rundll32 commands that can be used to create shortcuts of or directly open various dialogs and wizards in Windows 11. Rundll32 loads and runs 32-bit dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) that can be used for directly invoking specified functions. You can create a shortcut using a rundll32 command in the table below that you can Pin to Start, Pin to taskbar, or use where you want. You can press the Ctrl + F keys to search the table below. Function Rundll32 command About WindowsRundll32.exe shell32.dll,ShellAbout Add Network Location WizardRundll32 %SystemRoot%\system32\shwebsvc.dll,AddNetPlaceRunDll Add a deviceRundll32.exe shell32.dll,SHHelpShortcuts_RunDLL AddPrinter Add Standard...
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Disable Modern Standby in Windows 10 and Windows 11

System Disable Modern Standby in Windows 10 and Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to disable Modern Standby (S0 Low Power Idle) to enable S3 support on a Windows 10 and Windows 11 device. In Windows 10 and Windows 11, there are two power models for PCs: S3 and Modern Standby (S0 Low Power Idle). The S3 power model is an older standard and is not capable of the instant on that consumers expect from modern devices. Modern Standby is capable of leveraging all the capabilities of a modern chipset and can be integrated across the breadth of tablets and PCs today. The first iteration of Modern Standby was Connected Standby, which first shipped in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Modern Standby expands upon the Windows 8.x Connected Standby concept, allowing for flexibility in component selection...
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Remove Duplicate Favorites in Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Remove Duplicate Favorites in Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to quickly remove all duplicate favorites in Microsoft Edge at once for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can keep track of the websites you visit frequently by adding them as favorites in Microsoft Edge. You can organize these favorites into folders how you like. Instead of manually searching and removing any duplicate favorites in Microsoft Edge, you can use the Remove duplicate favorites setting to remove them all at once. When you choose to Remove duplicate favorites, any duplicate favorites with the same name and URL found inside the same folder will be automatically removed leaving only one favorite. If favorites with the same name and URL are not in the same folder, they will not be...
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Enable or Disable Generative Fill in Paint app in Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable Generative Fill in Paint app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Generative Fill feature in the Microsoft Paint app for all users in Windows 11. The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format. Generative Fill in Microsoft Paint allows you to enhance your artwork or any images by adding AI-generated objects seamlessly into selected areas, opening up endless creative possibilities. With generative fill, you can make edits and additions with just a few words while maintaining the existing art style of your project. Whether you’re a...
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Change Default Drag and Drop Action in Windows 11

Personalization Change Default Drag and Drop Action in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the default drag and drop action to always copy, move, or create shortcut for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you drag and drop files and folders in Windows, they will get moved or copied by default based on the source and destination locations. If you drag and drop a file/folder from a location on one drive to another drive, then the default action will be to copy the file/folder to the drop location. If you drag and drop a file/folder from a local location to a network location, then the default action will be to copy the file/folder to the drop location. If you drag and drop a file/folder from or to a CD/DVD or Blu-ray, then the default action will always be to copy the...
Personalization
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Change URL of Favorites in Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Change URL of Favorites in Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the URL address of a favorite in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can keep track of the websites you visit frequently by adding them as favorites in Microsoft Edge. You can organize these favorites into folders how you like. Occasionally, you may need or want to change the URL address of an existing favorite to update it. If you are signed in to Microsoft Edge with your Microsoft account and turned on sync favorites, then any favorite you change the URL for will automatically sync and get changed on all devices you sign in to Microsoft Edge with the same Microsoft account with sync favorites turned on. Option One: Change URL of Favorite in Microsoft Edge...
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Rename Favorites in Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Rename Favorites in Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to rename a favorite or Favorites folder in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can keep track of the websites you visit frequently by adding them as favorites in Microsoft Edge. You can organize these favorites into folders how you like. Occasionally, you may need or want to rename an existing favorite or folder. If you are signed in to Microsoft Edge with your Microsoft account and turned on sync favorites, then any favorite or folder you rename will automatically sync and get renamed on all devices you sign in to Microsoft Edge with the same Microsoft account with sync favorites turned on. Option One: Rename Favorite or Folder in Microsoft Edge from Favorites Bar...
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Reset Windows Update in Windows 11

Windows Update Reset Windows Update in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to completely reset Windows Update components and policies to default in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft. Sometimes you may have an issue with Windows Update such as not being able to download or install updates, error messages, not being able to search for new updates, pending updates issue, etc. These kind of issues can occur when the Windows Update database or components are corrupted, one or more services related to Windows Update are not running, etc. Resetting the Windows Update components can usually solve these types of issues. References...
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Add Take Ownership to Context Menu in Windows 11

Accounts Add Take Ownership to Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add Take Ownership to the context menu of all files, folders, and drives for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. This will allow you to be able to instantly take ownership of a file, folder (and all contents), or drive (and all contents) by changing the owner to the current user and grant the Owner_Rights SID (for current owner) full access permission. When you right click or press and hold on a file, folder, or drive, click/tap on Show more options, and click/tap on Take Ownership, you will be prompted by UAC for approval first. If a user is signed in as an administrator, then the user would just click/tap on Yes to approve and take ownership. The owner of the file, folder, or drive would be...
Accounts
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Add or Remove WMIC command Feature in Windows 11

Apps Add or Remove WMIC command Feature in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the WMIC optional feature for all users in Windows 11. The WMI command-line (WMIC) utility provides a command-line interface for Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). WMIC is compatible with existing shells and utility commands. The WMIC tool is deprecated in Windows 10, version 21H1, and the 21H1 General Availability Channel release of Windows Server. This tool is superseded by Windows PowerShell for WMI. Note: This deprecation only applies to the command-line management tool. WMI itself isn't affected. Starting with Windows 11 build 22572, WMIC is now available as an optional feature that can be uninstalled or reinstalled via Settings > Apps > Optional Features. References...
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Sign in or Sign out of Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Sign in or Sign out of Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to sign in or sign out of a profile in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Signing into Microsoft Edge with a Microsoft account will enable syncing your browsing data across all your devices signed-in to Microsoft Edge with the same Microsoft account. When you sign in to sync to Microsoft Edge, you can easily browse the web from any of your devices, keep your favorites organized, and always pick up right where you left off. When you’re signed in, Microsoft Edge syncs your favorites, passwords, history, extensions, settings, open tabs, autofill form entries (such as your name, address, and phone number), payment info, and other data types across the devices you use with this...
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