This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Registration Entries (REG) to the New context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
A .reg file is registration entries that are text-based human-readable files for exporting and importing portions of the Registry.
The New context menu allows users to quickly create a new item in the current location.
The default New context menu items include to create a new Folder, Shortcut, Bitmap image, Text Document, Compressed (zipped) Folder, and Library.
If you like, you can add Registration Entries to the New context menu to make it easier for users to create a new REG file on demand.
You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove Registration Entries on the New...
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Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11
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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
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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
This tutorial will show you how to do a repair install of Windows 11 by performing an in-place upgrade without losing anything.- Brink
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Clean Install Windows 11
This tutorial will show you step by step on how to clean install Windows 11 at boot on your PC with or without an Internet connection and setup with a local account or Microsoft account.- Brink
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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 check if your PC supports using Device Encryption in Windows 11.
Device encryption is a Windows feature that enables BitLocker encryption automatically for the Operating System drive and fixed drives. It’s particularly beneficial for everyday users who want to ensure their personal information is safe without having to manage complex security settings.
When you first sign in or set up a device with a Microsoft account, or work or school account, Device Encryption is turned on and a recovery key is attached to that account. If you're using a local account, Device Encryption isn't turned on automatically.
Unlike BitLocker Drive Encryption, which is available on Windows Pro, Enterprise, or Education...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable sending required and optional diagnostic data about Microsoft Edge browser usage for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features.
Required diagnostic data is collected to keep Microsoft Edge secure, up to date and performing as expected.
Optional diagnostic data includes data about how you use the browser, websites you visit and crash reports to Microsoft for product and service improvement. This setting in...
This tutorial will show you how to open items with a single-click or double-click for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
You can set Windows to open an item with a single-click/tap or double-click/tap.
The Single-click to open an item (point to select) option allows you to open an item with a single click/tap, and to select an item by hovering the pointer over the item. Single-click will also allow you to select to "underline icon titles consistent with my browser" or "underline icon titles only when I point at them".
The Double-click to open an item (single-click to select) option allows you to open an item with a double click/tap, and to select an item with a single click/tap on the item.
You can now also select to...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Run as administrator context menu item 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 file, but sometimes...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Give access to context menu for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Give access to context menu makes it easy for a user to grant access to share their selected files, folders, and libraries with other users registered on the PC.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/file-sharing-over-a-network-in-windows-b58704b2-f53a-4b82-7bc1-80f9994725bf
Option One: Add or Remove "Give access to" context menu for Current User in Folder Options
Option Two: Add or Remove "Give access to" context menu for Current User using REG file
Option Three: Add or Remove "Give access to" context menu for All Users using REG file
EXAMPLE: "Give access to" context...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Add to Favorites context menu for all users in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22593, Quick access in File Explorer (Win+E) is now called Home. The name Quick access has been repurposed for the pinned/frequent Folders section, and Pinned files is now called Favorites to align with Office and OneDrive. Recent and pinned files (Favorites) displayed in Home are now searchable using the search box in File Explorer even if they are not local files, so you can find Office files recently shared with you.
Home in the navigation pane is the default homepage of File Explorer (Win+E) that allows you to quickly access and view your pinned/frequent locations (Quick access), Favorites...
This tutorial will show you how to see details for the Widgets notifications you missed 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.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26058 (Canary and Dev) and build 22635.3212 (Beta), Microsoft is beginning to roll out a new badging experience for Widgets. Widgets badges will notify you when you miss an important notification on your taskbar. When you open the Widgets...
This tutorial will show you how to switch between dashboards in Widgets 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.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26090 (Canary and Dev), Microsoft is restarting the rollout of the Widgets board improvements that originally began rolling out with build 26058 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. Those improvements include introducing a new navigation bar on the...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off hide content when notifications are on the lock screen for your account in Windows 11.
Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders.
Windows 11 shows notifications on the lock screen (Win+L), Notification Center (Win+N), and notification banners at the lower-right corner of the screen above the taskbar on the main display.
You can choose to hide content of notifications from apps when on the lock screen for privacy.
Option One: Turn On or Off Hide Content of Notifications from App on Lock Screen in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Hide Content of Notifications from App on Lock Screen in Registry Editor
EXAMPLE: Hide or show content of notification from app...
This tutorial will show you how to change the mouse pointer indicator color for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26058 (Canary and Dev), Microsoft added a mouse pointer indicator feature that allows low vision users on Windows to now easily locate and use their cursor. This will allow these users to be more productive and efficient when using a Windows device.
You can choose a custom color for the mouse pointer indicator.
The mouse pointer indicator color is stored in the Color DWORD value at the registry key below.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Cursors\CursorCrosshairSettings
EXAMPLE: Mouse pointer indicator shown over Settings in Windows 11
Here's How:
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the mouse pointer indicator for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26058 (Canary and Dev), Microsoft added a mouse pointer indicator feature that allows low vision users on Windows to now easily locate and use their cursor. This will allow these users to be more productive and efficient when using a Windows device.
You can also choose a custom color for the mouse pointer indicator.
Option One: Turn On or Off Pointer Indicator using Keyboard Shortcut
Option Two: Turn On or Off Pointer Indicator in Settings
Option Three: Turn On or Off Pointer Indicator in Registry Editor
EXAMPLE: Mouse pointer indicator shown over Settings in Windows 11
Turn On or...
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