This tutorial will show you how to check which Online Service Experience Packs and versions are currently installed in Windows 11.
Online Service Experience Packs in Windows 11 improve the delivery of changes and improvements from the cloud. This is another way Microsoft can quickly update Windows 11. For example, Microsoft plans to improve the “Your Microsoft account settings” page based on your feedback.
These Online Service Experience Packs work in a similar manner as the Windows Feature Experience Packs do. It enables us to quickly make updates to specific areas outside of a major Windows update. The difference between the two is that the Windows Feature Experience Packs can deliver broad improvements across multiple areas of...
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Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11
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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media
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Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app
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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
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
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Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade
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Clean Install Windows 11
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Enable or Disable Recall Feature in Windows 11
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to start getting Insider preview builds of Windows 11 on your Windows 11 PC.
Flighting is the process of running Windows Insider Preview Builds on your device. When you run these early versions of Windows and give Microsoft feedback, you can help Microsoft shape the future of Windows. Once you've registered for the Windows Insider Program, you can run Insider Preview builds on as many devices as you want, each in the channel of your choice.
References:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/flight-hub/
https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2023/03/06/whats-coming-for-the-windows-insider-program-in-2023/
https://insider.windows.com/en-us/preview-windows...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing auto-restart notifications for Windows Update in Windows 11.
Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft.
You can turn on or off to show a notification when your device requires a restart to finish updating.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/waas-restart#auto-restart-notifications
Option One: Turn On or Off Auto-restart Notifications for Windows Update in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Auto-restart Notifications for Windows Update using REG file
Option Three: Enable or Disable Auto-restart Notifications for Windows Update in...
This tutorial will show you how to read the Windows Update logs for your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
Windows Update client now uses Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) to generate diagnostic logs saved as .etl files in the "%windir%\Logs\WindowsUpdate" folder. This method improves performance and reduces disk space usage. However, the logs are not immediately readable as written.
References:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-logs
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/windowsupdate/get-windowsupdatelog
Option One: Read Windows Update Logs in "WindowsUpdate.log" file using PowerShell
Option Two: Read Windows Update Logs in Event Viewer
Read Windows Update Logs in...
This tutorial will show you how to view update history to see which Windows Updates failed or successfully installed on your Windows 11 PC.
Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft.
You can view Windows Update history to see which Feature Updates, Quality Updates, Driver Updates, Definition Updates, Other Updates, and AI component updates have been installed and when on your Windows 11 computer.
Feature updates are typically released twice per year and include new functionality and capabilities as well as potential fixes and security updates.
Quality updates are more frequent and mainly include small fixes and security updates...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "Get me up to date" for Windows Update in Windows 11.
In Windows 11, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. When you update, you'll get the latest fixes and security improvements, helping your device run efficiently and stay protected. In most cases, restarting your device completes the update.
You can turn on Get me up to date to restart as soon as possible (even during active hours) to finish updating, and notify you 15 minutes before restarting so you can make sure your device is on an plugged in.
Option One: Turn On or Off "Get me up to date" for Windows Update in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off "Get me up to...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off stop getting Insider preview builds of Windows 11 on your Windows 11 PC.
Flighting is the process of running Windows Insider Preview Builds on your device. When you run these early versions of Windows and give Microsoft feedback, you can help Microsoft shape the future of Windows. Once you've registered for the Windows Insider Program, you can run Insider Preview builds on as many devices as you want, each in the channel of your choice.
Windows Insiders help shape the future of Windows, and your participation is important to Microsoft. But if you're sure you'd like to stop getting emails and Windows Insider Preview Builds from us, you can unregister and leave the program. If you'd just...
This tutorial will show you how to check for and install optional updates in Windows 11.
In Windows 11, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. When you update, you'll get the latest fixes and security improvements, helping your device run efficiently and stay protected. In most cases, restarting your device completes the update. Make sure your device is plugged in when you know updates will be installed.
Optional updates are available feature, quality, and driver updates that are optional and do not get automatically installed in Windows Update.
For example, if a driver for your device couldn’t be automatically installed, there may be an optional driver available that your...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Windows Insider Program page in Settings for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Flighting is the process of running Windows Insider Preview Builds on your device. When you run these early versions of Windows and give Microsoft feedback, you can help Microsoft shape the future of Windows. Once you've registered for the Windows Insider Program, you can run Insider Preview builds on as many devices as you want, each in the channel of your choice.
Microsoft designed Settings to be beautiful, easy to use and inclusive of all your Microsoft experiences in Windows 11. Settings has left-handed navigation that persists between pages, and Microsoft has added breadcrumbs as you navigate...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Windows Update to the desktop context menu for all users in Windows 11.
In Windows 11, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. When you update, you'll get the latest fixes and security improvements, helping your device run efficiently and stay protected. In most cases, restarting your device completes the update. Make sure your device is plugged in when you know updates will be installed.
References:
https://products.support.services.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-the-latest-windows-update-7d20e88c-0568-483a-37bc-c3885390d212
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-update-faq-8a903416-6f45-0718-f5c7-375e92dddeb2...
This tutorial will show you how to see which policies are set for Windows Update in Windows 11.
Some Windows Update settings and controls might not be available for you if your organization or administrator has set policies to manage updates, or if you've joined the Windows Insider Program.
Windows 11 makes it easy to see a list of all policies set on your device for Windows Update in Settings.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.4660 (Beta), Microsoft made some improvements to the configured update policies settings page. The value of each policy is now shown, and Learn more links are present on the right.
References:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update...
This tutorial will show you how to schedule a restart when required to finish installing updates for Windows Update in Windows 11.
In Windows 11, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. When you update, you'll get the latest fixes and security improvements, helping your device run efficiently and stay protected. In most cases, restarting your device completes the update.
To finish installing an update, your device may need to restart. Windows will try to restart your device outside of Active Hours when you're not using it by default. If it can't, you'll be asked to schedule the restart for a more convenient time, or you can manually schedule the restart anytime.
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