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Add Run as administrator to Context Menu of MSI Files in Windows 11

Accounts Add Run as administrator to Context Menu of MSI Files in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Run as administrator context menu item for .msi files for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows runs desktops apps and application files (ex: .bat, .cmd, .exe, and .msc file types) in user mode by default without elevated administrator rights unless it prompts you with UAC to run elevated (highest privileges). When you use Run as administrator on a desktop app or application file, you are allowing it to run with full administrator access to everything on the computer. This means you are giving it special permissions to access restricted parts of the computer that would otherwise be off-limits. This could be a potential security risk if not a trusted app or application...
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Cut, Copy, and Paste in File Explorer in Windows 11

General Cut, Copy, and Paste in File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to Cut, Copy, Paste, and Move items in File Explorer in Windows 11. Windows 11 makes it easy to Cut, Copy, and Paste items in File Explorer and on your Desktop. When you Cut or Copy an item, it is temporarily saved to the Clipboard. When you Paste and item you cut, the contents of the Clipboard is used to move the item where you want. When you Paste and item you copied, the contents of the Clipboard is used to duplicate the item where you want. Cut Copy Paste Option One: Cut, Copy, and Paste Item(s) using Keyboard Shortcut Option Two: Cut, Copy, and Paste Item(s) using Drag and Drop Option Three: Copy or Move Item(s) using Right Click Drag and Drop Option Four: Cut, Copy, and...
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Enable or Disable Automatic Mounting of New Drives in Windows 11

Devices Enable or Disable Automatic Mounting of New Drives in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the automatic mounting and assigning of a drive letter when a new drive is connected for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows will automatically mount new basic volumes that are added to the system, and assign them drive letters by default. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/automount https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/mountvol If wanted, you can disable Windows from automatically mounting any new basic volumes that are added to the system. You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable the automount feature. Option One: Check if Automount is...
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Add or Remove Media Server in Windows 11 File Explorer

Network and Internet Add or Remove Media Server in Windows 11 File Explorer

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove a media server in File Explorer > This PC for all users in Windows 11. DLNA media streaming allows you to share media from your account's personal Music, Pictures, PlayLists, and Videos folders to other users (same computer), computers, and DLNA supported devices on your network. It also allows you to receive media from other computers and DLNA supported devices. If you turned on DLNA media streaming, your media library will automatically show as a media server in File Explorer > This PC on all devices you allowed to share you media library with. You can remove a media server someone allowed your Windows device to access if you no longer want this media server to show in your File...
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Enable or Disable Notification Badges for Widgets on Taskbar in Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable Notification Badges for Widgets on Taskbar in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off whether Widgets will show notification badging on the Widgets taskbar icon for your account in Windows 11. Widgets are small cards that display dynamic content from your favorite apps and services on your Windows desktop. They appear on the widgets board, where you can discover, pin, unpin, arrange, resize, and customize widgets to reflect your interests. Your widgets board is optimized to show relevant widgets and personalized content based on your usage. Widgets help you stay on top of what’s important to you by bringing together personalized content from your favorite apps and services so you can have the latest info at a glance throughout your day. Say goodbye to constantly...
Apps
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Allow or Block DLNA Media Streaming Devices in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Network and Internet Allow or Block DLNA Media Streaming Devices in Windows 10 and Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to allow or block DLNA media streaming devices access to your shared media for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. DLNA media streaming allows you to share media from your account's personal Music, Pictures, PlayLists, and Videos folders to other users (same computer), computers, and DLNA supported devices on your network. It also allows you to receive media from other computers and DLNA supported devices. If you turned on DLNA media streaming, any media device detected on your network will automatically get added to the allow/block list and default streaming settings will be applied to it. If you remove a media device from the list, it will automatically get added back if detected on your...
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Find Wi-Fi Network Security Key Password in Windows 11

Network and Internet Find Wi-Fi Network Security Key Password in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to find and see the security key password of your Wi-Fi network connection in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your Windows device. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network for the first time, Windows will automatically add a profile for the Wi-Fi network. The saved profile contains the SSID (network name), security key (password), and connection and security properties used to connect to this specific Wi-Fi network. If you forgot your Wi-Fi network password, you can find it on a Windows PC that has a profile for the Wi-Fi network on it, or is currently...
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Determine if Windows License Type is OEM, Retail, or Volume

System Determine if Windows License Type is OEM, Retail, or Volume

This tutorial will show you how to determine if your Windows is activated with a Retail, OEM, or Volume channel license type. When it comes to purchasing licenses for Windows there are a number of different channels that you can purchase through. The most common license types for product keys are Retail (FPP (Full Packaged Product)), OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), and Volume Licensing. Each Windows license type confers rights and imposes restrictions based on the Microsoft Software License Terms. License Type Description Retail This when you buy a Full Packaged Product (FPP), commonly known as a "boxed copy", of Windows from a retail merchant or purchases Windows online from the Microsoft Store. Retail product keys can...
System
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Enable or Disable Controlled Folder Access for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Controlled Folder Access for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Controlled Folder Access for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is an antivirus software that is included in Windows 11 and can help protect your device from viruses, malware, and other threats. Controlled folder access helps protect your valuable data from malicious apps and threats, such as ransomware. In a ransomware attack, your files can get encrypted and held hostage. Controlled folder access protects your data by checking apps against a list of known, trusted apps. With controlled folder access in place, a notification appears on the computer where an app attempted to make changes to a file in a protected folder. Controlled folder...
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Remove DLNA Media Streaming Device from List in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Network and Internet Remove DLNA Media Streaming Device from List in Windows 10 and Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to remove a media device from the media streaming list for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. DLNA media streaming allows you to share media from your account's personal Music, Pictures, PlayLists, and Videos folders to other users (same computer), computers, and DLNA supported devices on your network. It also allows you to receive media from other computers and DLNA supported devices. If you turned on DLNA media streaming, any media device detected on your network will automatically get added to the allow/block list and default streaming settings will be applied to it. If you have a media device you no longer use on the list, you can remove it. You must be signed in as an administrator to...
Network and Internet
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Enable or Disable Drag Maximized Windows in Windows 11

General Enable or Disable Drag Maximized Windows in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to drag windows while they are maximized for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. By default, you can drag a maximized window from its title bar to restore down or move to another display. If you turn off Snap windows, it will disable the ability to drag maximized windows no matter what is set in this tutorial. Here's How: 1 Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you would like to do. To Enable Drag Maximized Windows This is the default setting. A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below. Enable_drag_maximized_windows_for_current_user.reg...
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Close All Open Windows for App at Once in Windows 11

General Close All Open Windows for App at Once in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to close all open windows for an app at once in Windows 11. Sometimes you may need or want to quickly close all open windows for an app at once instead of slowly one at a time. Option One: Close All Open Windows for App at Once from Taskbar Option Two: Close All Open Windows for App at Once in Task Manager Close All Open Windows for App at Once from Taskbar 1 Right click or press and hold on the app's icon on the taskbar you want to close all open windows for. (see screenshot below) 2 Click/tap on Close all windows. Close All Open Windows for App at Once in Task Manager 1 Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). 2 In the Process tab, select the app you want to close all open windows for. (see...
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