This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Open with to the context menu of BAT files for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
A .bat file is a batch file that consists of a series of commands to be executed by the command line interpreter, stored in a plain text file.
BAT files do not include Open with in their context menu by default in Windows.
If you like, you can add Open with to the context menu of .bat files that allows you to choose an app to open the BAT file with just once.
You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the "Open with" context menu for BAT files.
EXAMPLE: "Open with" context menu for BAT files
You will need to click/tap on Show more options first by default, then click/tap on Open...
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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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Use ViVeTool to Enable or Disable Hidden Features in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use ViVeTool to enable or disable hidden features in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to restore the classic File Explorer with Ribbon for your account or all users in Windows 11.- Brink
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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media
This tutorial will show you how to create a bootable USB flash drive used to install Windows 11 with UEFI support.- Brink
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Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app
This tutorial will show you different ways to uninstall or reinstall the Copilot app for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon
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Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to run the System File Checker (SFC) tool to repair missing, corrupted, and modified system files in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
This tutorial will show you how to download an official Windows Server ISO or Windows 11 64-bit or ARM64 ISO file from Microsoft.- Brink
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Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "Let Copilot use content from Microsoft Edge" for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
The Copilot setting in this tutorial is no longer available.
Microsoft introduced Windows Copilot for Windows 11 back in May 2023 at the Build conference.
Starting with Windows 11 build 23493 (Dev), build 22631.2129 (Beta), and build 25982 (Canary), Microsoft is offering an early look of Windows Copilot to Windows Insiders. This first preview focuses on our integrated UI experience, with additional functionality coming down the road in future previews.
A preview of Copilot in Windows will start rolling out with the next wave of continuous innovation in Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build...
This tutorial will show you how to blur the background of any image using the Photos app in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
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.
Microsoft is introducing a new Background Blur option in the Photos app version 2023.11090.13001.0 to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, and in the Photos app version 2023.11090.20015.0 to Windows Insiders.
The Photos app automatically finds the background in the photo, and with a single click, instantly highlights your subject and blurs out the background. You can...
This tutorial will show you how to remove the background of any image using the Paint app 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.
Starting with Paint app version 11.2306.30.0, Microsoft is introducing background removal to Windows Insiders in the Beta, Canary, Dev, and Release Preview Channels.
With background removal, you can now remove the background of any image automatically in just one click leaving a smooth cutout of the subject. Background removal can detect the subject from the entire canvas...
This tutorial will show you how to copy text from a screenshot image captured by the Snipping Tool app in Windows 11.
Starting with Snipping Tool (version 11.2308.33.0), Microsoft is introducing Text Actions, which detects text in your captured screenshots, making it easy to copy text from any image to share with others or paste in another app.
With Text Actions, you can also redact text with sensitive information in screenshots before sharing.
Reference:
https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2023/09/14/new-updates-for-snipping-tool-and-phone-link-begin-rolling-out-to-windows-insiders/
Here's How:
1 Open the Snipping Tool app, and take a screenshot of the image you want to copy text from. (see screenshot below)...
This tutorial will show you how to redact text on a screenshot image captured by the Snipping Tool app before saving or sharing it in Windows 11.
Starting with Snipping Tool (version 11.2308.33.0), Microsoft is introducing Text Actions, which detects text in your captured screenshots, making it easy to copy text from any image to share with others or paste in another app.
With Text Actions, you can also redact text with sensitive information in screenshots before sharing.
Reference:
https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2023/09/14/new-updates-for-snipping-tool-and-phone-link-begin-rolling-out-to-windows-insiders/
EXAMPLE: Snipping Tool showing redacted text in a screenshot of a bank statement
Here's How:
1 Open the...
This tutorial will show you how to add items to run automatically at startup for your account, specific user(s), or all users in Windows 11.
Startup apps are the apps that start automatically when you sign in to Windows 11.
You can have any app, shortcut, folder, drive, file, script, etc.. items automatically open or run at startup.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configure-startup-applications-in-windows-115a420a-0bff-4a6f-90e0-1934c844e473
An item that requires to Run as administrator (elevated) will not be allowed to run at startup by default for security reasons.
As a workaround, you can create an elevated shortcut for this item, and copy/move this elevated shortcut into the Startup folder below in this...
This tutorial will show you how to pin or unpin the widgets board open for your account in Windows 11.
This setting is no longer available for Widgets.
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 switching...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using word wrap in the Notepad app for your account in Windows 11.
Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly.
Word wrap is turned on by default in Notepad to fit text within the window instead of having to scroll.
Option One: Turn On or Off Word Wrap for Current Session Only in Notepad
Option Two: Turn On or Off Word Wrap by Default in Notepad
EXAMPLE: Word wrap turned on and off in Notepad
Turn On or Off Word Wrap for Current Session Only in Notepad
1 Open the Notepad app.
2 Click/tap on View on the menu bar. (see screenshots below)
3 Click/tap on Word wrap to check (turn on) or uncheck...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off automatically save screenshots you capture to OneDrive for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
With OneDrive, you can sync files between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically.
If you use OneDrive on your...
This tutorial will show you how to install the Microsoft PowerToys app in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity.
Microsoft PowerToys requirements:
Supported Operating Systems:
Windows 11 (all versions)
Windows 10 v2004 (19041) or newer
System architecture
x64 and Arm64 architecture are currently supported.
Utilities included in PowerToys
Description
Advanced PastePowerToys Advanced Paste is a tool that enables you to paste the content from your clipboard into any format needed. It can paste as plain text, markdown, JSON, .txt file, .html file, or .png file directly with the UX or with a direct keystroke...
This tutorial will show you how to change the Paint app theme to light mode, dark mode, or use system setting for your account 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.
Starting with Paint app version 11.2304.17.0, Microsoft is introducing support for dark mode in Paint. By default, Paint will adapt to your system theme preferences, but you can change this option yourself on the brand-new settings page.
Reference...
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