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Change BitLocker Password for Drive in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Change BitLocker Password for Drive in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the password for a fixed or removable data drive encrypted by BitLocker in Windows 10 and Windows 11. BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature that integrates with the operating system and addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned drives and computers. You can turn on BitLocker protection for operating system drives, fixed data drives, and removable data drives. When you turn on BitLocker for fixed data drives or removable data drives, you can choose to use a password to unlock the drive. When the BitLocker protected drive is unlocked, users can change the BitLocker password for the drive on demand. A BitLocker...
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Change Mouse Pointer Style, Color, and Size in Windows 11

Accessibility Change Mouse Pointer Style, Color, and Size in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change mouse pointer style, color, and size for your account in Windows 11. The mouse pointer, which is sometimes referred to as the cursor, is a bitmap that specifies a focus point on the screen for user input with the mouse. You can change the mouse pointer style, color, and size to make it easier to see in Windows 11. Your mouse pointer settings are saved to the two registry keys below. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Cursors HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Accessibility Option One: Change Mouse Pointer Style, Color, and Size in Settings Option Two: Change Mouse Pointer Scheme in Control Panel Change Mouse Pointer Style, Color, and Size in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2...
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Turn On or Off Cross-device Copy and Paste in Phone Link app

Phone Turn On or Off Cross-device Copy and Paste in Phone Link app

This tutorial will show you how to to turn on or off cross-device copy and paste in the Phone Link app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your iPhone or Android phone, you can copy and paste or drag and drop content between your Android device and your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Cross-device copy and paste is supported on Surface Duo and Android devices that are running One UI version 2.1 or above. On your Android device, go to Settings > About > Software Information. A few examples of devices with this version are: Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip...
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Enforce BitLocker Encryption Type on Fixed Data Drives in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enforce BitLocker Encryption Type on Fixed Data Drives in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to require using full encryption or used space only encryption with BitLocker on fixed data drives for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature that integrates with the operating system and addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned drives and computers. You can turn on BitLocker protection for operating system drives, fixed data drives, and removable data drives. When users turn on BitLocker for fixed data drives, the BitLocker setup wizard will ask by default to choose either the encrypt used disk space only (faster and best for new PC's and drives) or encrypt entire drive (slower but best...
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Enforce BitLocker Encryption Type on Removable Data Drives in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enforce BitLocker Encryption Type on Removable Data Drives in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to require using full encryption or used space only encryption with BitLocker on removable data drives for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature that integrates with the operating system and addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned drives and computers. You can turn on BitLocker protection for operating system drives, fixed data drives, and removable data drives. When users turn on BitLocker for removable data drives, the BitLocker setup wizard will ask by default to choose either the encrypt used disk space only (faster and best for new PC's and drives) or encrypt entire drive (slower...
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Enable or Disable Lock Screen in Windows 11

Personalization Enable or Disable Lock Screen in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the lock screen for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The lock screen (aka: welcome screen) is the screen you see at startup and when you lock the computer (Win+L). You will need to dismiss the lock screen to to see the sign-in screen and sign in to Windows. If you prefer, you can disable the lock screen to only see the sign-in screen at startup and when users lock the computer(Win+L). The lock screen background image you set will still show on the sign-in screen by default. If you have more than one display, the lock screen will only show on the main display. You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable the lock screen. If you have secure sign-in enabled...
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Deny Write Access to Fixed Data Drives not Protected by BitLocker in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Deny Write Access to Fixed Data Drives not Protected by BitLocker in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to allow or deny write access to fixed data drives not protected by BitLocker for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature that integrates with the operating system and addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned drives and computers. You can turn on BitLocker protection for operating system drives, fixed data drives, and removable data drives. You can use the Deny write access to fixed drives not protected by BitLocker policy setting to require encryption of fixed drives prior to granting write access. If you enable this policy setting, all fixed data drives that are not BitLocker-protected...
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Find Location Path of Mounted VHD and VHDX Virtual Disks in Windows 11

Virtualization Find Location Path of Mounted VHD and VHDX Virtual Disks in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to find the full path location of VHD and VHDX files of mounted virtual disks in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Virtual hard disks (VHDs) are disk image file formats that have similar functionalities to a physical hard drive and are designed primarily for use with Hyper-V virtual machines. When you attach a .vhd or .vhdx file, it will be mounted as a drive in File Explorer > This PC to open and access. Option One: Find Location Path of Mounted VHD and VHDX Virtual Disks using Get-Disk Command Option Two: Find Location Path of Mounted VHD and VHDX Virtual Disks using diskpart Command Find Location Path of Mounted VHD and VHDX Virtual Disks using Get-Disk Command...
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Enable or Disable Show Recommended Section in File Explorer Home in Windows 11

General Enable or Disable Show Recommended Section in File Explorer Home in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing the Recommended section instead of Quick access in File Explorer Home for your account in Windows 11. Home in the navigation pane of File Explorer allows you to quickly access and view your pinned locations, frequent folders, and recent files from one location in the sections below: Quick access = Displays up to 13 folders that you pinned or frequently opened on the system. Favorites = Pinned files. Recent (Recent files) = Displays up to 25 files that you most recently opened. Starting with Windows 11 build 23403.1001 (Dev) and build 25314.1010 (Canary), File Recommendations are coming to File Explorer Home to bring users the most relevant file content right to their...
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Enable or Disable Sudo Command in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Sudo Command in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Sudo command for all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26052 (Canary and Dev) and and build 26100.712 (RP), Sudo for Windows provides a new way for users to run elevated commands directly from an unelevated console session. It is an ergonomic and familiar solution for users who want to elevate a command without having to first open a new elevated console. Sudo for Windows is a new way for users to run elevated commands (as an administrator) directly from an unelevated console session. The sudo command can be configured to run in three different modes: In a new window: The elevated command runs in a new window. This mode is similar to the behavior of the runas...
System
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Create VHD or VHDX file in Windows 11

Virtualization Create VHD or VHDX file in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to create and set up a VHD or VHDX virtual hard disk file in Windows 11. Virtual hard disks (VHDs) are disk image file formats that have similar functionalities to a physical hard drive and are designed primarily for use with Hyper-V virtual machines. When you attach a .vhd or .vhdx file, it will be mounted as a drive in File Explorer > This PC to open and access. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/disk-management/manage-virtual-hard-disks You must be signed in as an administrator to create a VHD or VHDX file. Here's How: 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Storage on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Storage...
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Deny Write Access to Removable Drives not Protected by BitLocker in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Deny Write Access to Removable Drives not Protected by BitLocker in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to allow or deny write access to removable drives not protected by BitLocker for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature that integrates with the operating system and addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned drives and computers. You can turn on BitLocker protection for operating system drives, fixed data drives, and removable data drives. You can use the Deny write access to removable drives not protected by BitLocker policy setting to configure whether BitLocker protection is required for a device to be able to write data to a removable data drive. If you enable this policy setting...
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