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Mount or Unmount VHD and VHDX file as Drive in Windows 11

Virtualization Mount or Unmount VHD and VHDX file as Drive in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to natively mount (attach) or unmount (detach) a VHD or VHDX virtual hard disk file as a drive 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 mount (attach) or unmount (detach) VHD and VHDX files. VHD and VHDX files cannot be mounted on removable media that isn't formatted with the NTFS or...
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Link Android Mobile Device to Microsoft Account on Windows 11 PC

Phone Link Android Mobile Device to Microsoft Account on Windows 11 PC

This tutorial will show you how to link an Android phone mobile device to your Microsoft account to manage on a Windows 11 PC. Now you can link and manage your mobile devices directly from your PC. This link between your Android device and PC provides instant access to your mobile device with just a few simple steps. The following are required for this to work: A PC running Windows 11. An Android devices running Android 8.0 or later. Your Phone and your PC both need to be connected to Wi-Fi network (directly or via router). What devices are supported? Android devices running Android 8.0 or later. Link to Windows app version 1.23112.189 or later. Reference...
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Change Date Format in Windows 11

Time and Language Change Date Format in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the date format used for your account in Windows 11. Your regional format settings will influence how your date/time, numeric, and currency data types appear when you apply formatting options. Windows supports a variety of languages, plus currency and date/time formats for the countries/regions that use those languages. You can change the short date and long date to a custom format you want used and displayed in Windows. The date on the taskbar uses the short date format. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/change-the-windows-regional-settings-to-modify-the-appearance-of-some-data-types-edf41006-f6e2-4360-bc1b-30e9e8a54989 Date formats for the current user are saved to...
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Change Taskbar Alignment in Windows 11

Personalization Change Taskbar Alignment in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the taskbar alignment to left or center for your account in Windows 11. Icons on the taskbar are center aligned by default in Windows 11 instead of to the left like in previous Windows. Option One: Change Taskbar Alignment to Left or Center in Settings Option Two: Change Taskbar Alignment to Left or Center using a REG file Change Taskbar Alignment to Left or Center in Settings 1 Open Settings (WIn+I). 2 Click/tap on Personalization on the left side, and click/tap on Taskbar on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Taskbar Settings 3 Click/tap on Taskbar behaviors on the right side to expand it open. (see screenshot below step 4) 4 Select Left or Center (default) for what you...
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Change Order of Library Locations in Windows 11

General Change Order of Library Locations in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the order of library locations for your account in Windows 11. Windows 7 introduced libraries, which provide users with a single, coherent view of their files even when those files are stored in different locations. Libraries can be configured and organized by a user and a library can contain folders that are found on the user's computer and also folders that have been shared over a network. Libraries present a simpler view of the underlying storage system because, to the user, the files and folders in a library are displayed in one single view location, no matter where they are actually physically stored. In File Explorer, users interact with libraries in ways similar to how they would...
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Add Install CAB Context Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add Install CAB Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add Install to the context menu of .cab files for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A cabinet is a single file, usually with a .cab extension, that stores compressed files in a file library. The cabinet format is an efficient way to package multiple files because compression is performed across file boundaries, which significantly improves the compression ratio. You can use the DISM /Add-Package command with Windows cabinet (.cab) files to install or remove updates, service packs, language packs, and to enable or disable Windows features. This DISM command can be used to make installing a Windows Update CAB file easy with a single click in the CAB file context menu. If you have the .cab file...
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Delete BitLocker Recovery Key from Microsoft Account

Privacy and Security Delete BitLocker Recovery Key from Microsoft Account

This tutorial will show you how to delete backed up BitLocker recovery keys from your Microsoft account. Windows will require a BitLocker recovery key when it detects a possible unauthorized attempt to access the data on a drive (volume) encrypted by BitLocker or Device Encryption. This extra step is a security precaution intended to keep your data safe and secure. This can also happen if you make changes in hardware, firmware, or software which BitLocker cannot distinguish from a possible attack. In these cases, BitLocker may require the extra security of the recovery key even if the user is an authorized owner of the device. This is to be certain that the person trying to unlock the data really is authorized. Each separate OS, fixed...
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Enable or Disable Retail Demo Experience Mode in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Retail Demo Experience Mode in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the retail demo experience mode on a Windows 11 PC. The retail demo experience mode is only meant for retail store use to allow Windows devices to go into a demonstration environment so customers can see the features of Windows 11. If you've ever walked into Best buy or any other computer store in your area, you'll notice them running Windows devices which have very generic user names like "Darrin DeYoung". References: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/okemokoloebube/windows10retaildemo https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/retail-demo-experience You must be signed in as an administrator to turn on or off retail demo experience mode. You...
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Reset Windows Security app in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Reset Windows Security app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset the Windows Security app for your account or all users in Windows 11. Windows Security is built-in to Windows 11 and includes an antivirus program called Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Your device will be actively protected from the moment you start Windows 11. Windows Security continually scans for malware (malicious software), viruses, and security threats. In addition to this real-time protection, updates are downloaded automatically to help keep your device safe and protect it from threats. Windows Security is your home to view and manage the security and health of your device. If Windows Security is crashing or not opening, you can reset the Windows Security app to hopefully fix it...
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Open Task Manager in Windows 11

General Open Task Manager in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to open Task Manager in Windows 11. Task Manager can be used to view and manage your processes, performance statistics, app history, startup apps, users, processes details, and services in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft has updated the design of Task Manager to match the new Windows 11 design principles. This includes a new hamburger style navigation bar and a new settings page. A new command bar on each page gives access to common actions. The dark theme has now been brought to Task manager and will automatically match the system-wide theme configured in the Settings app. You can press the Ctrl + Page Up and Ctrl + Page Down keys to navigate through pages in Task Manager...
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Find File Path Location of Mounted ISO and IMG in Windows 11

Virtualization Find File Path Location of Mounted ISO and IMG in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to find the full path location of ISO and IMG image files mounted as a DVD drive in Windows 10 and Windows 11. An ISO or IMG file is a DVD disk image file. When you mount an .ISO or .IMG file, it will be added as a DVD drive in File Explorer > This PC. Option One: Find File Path Location of Specific Mounted ISO and IMG using Get-Volume Command Option Two: Find File Path Location of Specific Mounted ISO and IMG using Get-DiskImage Command Option Three: Find File Path Location of All Mounted ISO and IMG files using Get-Volume Command Option Four: Find File Path Location of All Mounted ISO and IMG files using diskpart Command EXAMPLE: ISO file mounted as DVD drive in File Explorer > This PC Find...
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Use ClearType Text Tuner to Improve Text Readability in Windows 11

Personalization Use ClearType Text Tuner to Improve Text Readability in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to use ClearType Text Tuner to improve text readability on each display for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. ClearType is a software technology developed by Microsoft that improves the readability of text on existing LCDs (Liquid Crystal Displays), such as laptop screens, Pocket PC screens, and flat panel monitors. With ClearType font technology, the words on your computer screen look almost as sharp and clear as those printed on a piece of paper. ClearType works by accessing the individual vertical color stripe elements in every pixel of an LCD screen. Before ClearType, the smallest level of detail that a computer could display was a single pixel, but with ClearType running on an LCD monitor...
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