This tutorial will show you how to enable automatic backup of the system registry to the RegBack folder when the computer restarts in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 10, version 1803, Windows no longer automatically backs up the system registry to the RegBack folder when the computer restarts, and creates a RegIdleBackup task to manage subsequent backups. Windows stores the task information in the Scheduled Task Library, in the Microsoft\Windows\Registry folder. The task has the following properties:
If you browse to the \Windows\System32\config\RegBack folder in File Explorer, you will still see each registry hive, but each file is 0 kb in size.
This change is by design, and is intended to help reduce the...
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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
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
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Learn about this picture" desktop icon when using Windows Spotlight as your desktop background for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10.- Brink
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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
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Recall feature for all users in Windows 11 on home (personal) or managed (work or school) Copilot+ PCs.- Brink
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to change the scrolling direction of the mouse scroll wheel for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Windows uses reverse scrolling by default, but you can use natural scrolling if wanted.
Reverse scrolling = When you roll the mouse scroll wheel back, the scroll bar moves down as the page scrolls in an upward direction. When you roll the mouse scroll wheel forward, the scroll bar moves up as the page scrolls in a downward direction.
Natural scrolling = When you roll the mouse scroll wheel back, the scroll bar moves down as the page scrolls in a downward direction. When you roll the mouse scroll wheel forward, the scroll bar moves up as the page scrolls in an upward direction...
This tutorial will show you how to add a "Repair Windows Image" component store context menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
If a Windows image becomes unserviceable, you can use the DISM (Deployment Imaging and Servicing Management) tool or Repair-WindowsImage cmdlet to update the files and correct the problem.
For example, to fix Windows image component store corruption when a sfc /scannow command is unable to repair corrupted or modified system files because the component store (source) is corrupted. SFC should be able to repair the files afterwards.
The Repair Windows Image desktop context menu allows you to quickly check and repair the Windows image component store on demand as needed.
The Check Health of Windows Image item in...
This tutorial will show you how to check if a disk drive is using the GPT (GUID Partition Table) or MBR (Master Boot Record) partition style in Windows 11.
Disks can be divided into multiple chunks called partitions. Each partition - even if there's only one - has to have a partition style - GPT or MBR. Windows uses the partition style to understand how to access the data on the disk.
Most PCs use the GUID Partition Table (GPT) disk type for hard drives and SSDs. GPT is more robust and allows for volumes bigger than 2 TB. The older Master Boot Record (MBR) disk type is used by 32-bit PCs, older PCs, and removable drives such as memory cards.
Master Boot Record (MBR) disks use the standard BIOS partition table. GUID partition table...
This tutorial will show you how to change the default terminal application to Let Windows decide, Windows Console Host, or Windows Terminal for your account in Windows 11.
A default terminal is the terminal emulator that launches by default when opening a command line application. Starting from the dawn of Windows, the default terminal emulator has always been the Windows Console Host, conhost.exe. This means that shells such as Command Prompt and PowerShell have always opened inside the Windows Console Host.
For a long time, users have not been easily able to replace the console host. There were definitely third parties who hooked the OS to make it possible, but it was never truly supported. Now, we are opening up the functionality...
This tutorial will show you different ways on how to put your Windows 11 computer to sleep.
Sleep uses very little power, your PC starts up faster, and you’re instantly back to where you left off. You don’t have to worry that you'll lose your work because of your battery draining because Windows automatically saves all your work and turns off the PC if the battery is too low. Use Sleep when you’re going to be away from your PC for just a little while.
On most PCs, you can resume from sleep by pressing your PC's power button. However, not all PCs are the same. You might be able to wake it by pressing any key on the keyboard, clicking a mouse button, or opening the lid on a laptop. Check the documentation that came with your computer or...
Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Allow Microsoft to access page content for Microsoft Edge Copilot
This tutorial will show you how to to turn on or off "Allow Microsoft to access page content" for Copilot in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Allow Microsoft to access page content setting in this tutorial is no longer available in Microsoft Edge.
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.
You can turn on or off the Allow Microsoft to access page content setting in Edge for sending your browsing data to Microsoft to make AI-generated answers and suggestions more...
This tutorial will show you how to add a turn on or off "Location Services" context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Location Services context menu added by this tutorial will allow you to quickly turn on or turn off location services for the device (all users) or for apps (current user) on demand.
Microsoft operates a location service that helps determine the precise geographic location of your Windows device. The precise location of your device allows apps to give you directions, show shops and restaurants that are near you, and more.
Many apps and services request location information from your device, and the Windows location service gives you control over which apps are allowed to access your precise...
This tutorial will show you different ways to delete a folder in Windows 11.
Folders deleted from internal drives are moved to the Recycle Bin by default in Windows 11.
Removable drives, such as USB flash drives and memory cards, do not have a Recycle Bin by default. Folders deleted from removable drives are permanently deleted since they do not go to the Recycle Bin. You can enable the Recycle Bin for removable drives to have deleted folders from them go to the Recycle Bin instead.
If you turn on Display delete confirmation dialog, you will get a Are you sure you want to move this folder to the Recycle Bin? confirmation dialog prompt when deleting a folder from an internal drive. By default, a delete confirmation dialog does not...
This tutorial will show you different ways to delete a file in Windows 11.
Files deleted from internal drives are moved to the Recycle Bin by default in Windows 11.
Removable drives, such as USB flash drives and memory cards, do not have a Recycle Bin by default. Files deleted from removable drives are permanently deleted since they do not go to the Recycle Bin. You can enable the Recycle Bin for removable drives to have deleted files from them go to the Recycle Bin instead.
If you turn on Display delete confirmation dialog, you will get a Are you sure you want to move this file to the Recycle Bin? confirmation dialog prompt when deleting a file from an internal drive. By default, a delete confirmation dialog does not display when...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Diagnostic Data Viewer for all users in Windows 11.
Microsoft uses diagnostic data to keep Windows secure and up to date, troubleshoot problems, and make product improvements as described in more detail below. Regardless of whether you choose to send Optional diagnostic data, your device will be just as secure and will operate normally. This data is transmitted to Microsoft and stored with one or more unique identifiers that can help us recognize an individual user on an individual device and understand the device's service issues and use patterns.
The Diagnostic Data Viewer app lets you review the Windows diagnostic data your device is sending to Microsoft, grouping the info into...
This tutorial will show you how to enter and exit full screen mode for apps for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
When an app enters full screen mode, it will fill the whole screen in a borderless windowed mode covering the taskbar, desktop, and any other open windows on that display.
In addition, the title bar, tabs, toolbar, and command bar type items are hidden so the app will show more content. Some apps may support moving the pointer to the top of the screen while in full screen mode to temporarily reveal these items. Otherwise, you'll need to exit full screen mode for the app to see these items again.
If an app does not support full screen mode, you may be able to maximize its window instead if supported.
Option...
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