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Brink · Nov 13, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Run as administrator context menu item for .msi files 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...

Brink · Oct 1, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Security tab from drive, file, folder, and shortcut properties for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can right click on a drive, file, folder, or shortcut on a NTFS formatted volume and click/tap on Properties to see a Security tab. The Security tab allows users to change owner and modify permissions for access rights of a drive, file, folder, or shortcut. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Security tab on the Properties page. EXAMPLE: Security tab on Properties page Here's How: 1 Do step 2 (add) or step 3 (remove) below for what you would like to do. Add Security tab to Properties Page for All Users This is the default setting A)...

Brink · Oct 9, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to change the password of a local account and Microsoft account in Windows 11. You can change your local account or Microsoft account password if you know its current password. If you do not know or forgot your local account password, an administrator account can change your password if you are unable to reset the password. It is recommended to change your password regularly with a strong password to help keep your device more secure. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-or-reset-your-windows-password-8271d17c-9f9e-443f-835a-8318c8f68b9c https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/change-your-microsoft-account-password-fdde885b-86da-2965-69fd-4871309ef1f1 When an...

Brink · Oct 8, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to quickly determine if user accounts on the PC are an administrator or standard user account type in Windows 11. Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings. You can add a local user account (an offline account) or Microsoft account for a user to sign in to the PC with. These can be a standard user or administrator account type. When you add an account in Windows, it will be a standard user account by default. Standard User - Standard user accounts are good for everyday usage, and can be a local account or Microsoft account. Standard user...

Brink · Oct 7, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to check if a user account is either a local account or a Microsoft account in Windows 11. Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings. You can add a local user account (an offline account) or Microsoft account for a user to sign in to the PC with. Signing in to PCs with a Microsoft account lets you: Download apps from the Microsoft Store. Get your online content in Microsoft apps automatically. Sync settings online to make PCs look and feel the same - like your browser history, account picture, and color. Signing in with a local account...

Brink · Sep 29, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to quickly view full details about all user accounts on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC. Full details of user accounts would include: AccountType, Description, Enabled or Disabled, Domain, FullName, InstallDate, Lockout, LocalAccount, Name, PasswordChangeable, PasswordExpires, PasswordRequired, SID, SIDType, and Status. Option One: View Details of Specific Account using "Net User" Command Option Two: View Details of All Accounts using "WMIC UserAccount" Command View Details of Specific Account using "Net User" Command 1 Open Windows Terminal, and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt. 2 Type the command below into Windows Terminal, and press Enter. (see screenshot below) net user...

Brink · Feb 20, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to lock the computer for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you lock the computer, it protects the computer from unauthorized use when you need to step away from the PC, and don't want to sign out or shut down causing everything open to be closed. When you lock the computer, you will be taken to the lock screen by default to dismiss and sign in when ready to continue where you left off. Other users can still sign in to their accounts from the sign-in screen. If you prefer, you can completely disable the ability to lock the computer using any method forcing users to either sign out or shut down instead. If you disable lock computer, Lock will be removed from...

Brink · Aug 9, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable to display information about previous logons during sign-in for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Display information about previous logons during user logon policy displays information about previous logons and logon failures to the user (local account or Microsoft account). A message appears after the user signs in that displays the date and time of the last successful sign-in by that user, the date and time of the last unsuccessful sign-in attempted with that user name, and the number of unsuccessful sign-ins since the last successful sign-in by that user. This message must be acknowledged by the user clicking on OK before the user is presented with the Windows desktop...

Brink · Jul 23, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Allow Administrator account lockout policy in Windows 11. Someone who attempts to use more than a few unsuccessful passwords while trying to log on to your system might be a malicious user who is attempting to determine an account password by trial and error. Windows domain controllers keep track of logon attempts, and domain controllers can be configured to respond to this type of potential attack by disabling the account for a preset period of time. Account Lockout Policy settings control the threshold for this response and the actions to be taken after the threshold is reached. The Account lockout threshold policy setting determines the number of failed sign-in attempts that...

Brink · Jul 23, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to change the Reset account lockout counter after policy in Windows 11 or Windows 10. Someone who attempts to use more than a few unsuccessful passwords while trying to log on to your system might be a malicious user who is attempting to determine an account password by trial and error. Windows domain controllers keep track of logon attempts, and domain controllers can be configured to respond to this type of potential attack by disabling the account for a preset period of time. Account Lockout Policy settings control the threshold for this response and the actions to be taken after the threshold is reached. The Account lockout threshold policy setting determines the number of failed sign-in attempts...

Brink · Jul 23, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to change the Account lockout duration in Windows 11 or Windows 10. Someone who attempts to use more than a few unsuccessful passwords while trying to log on to your system might be a malicious user who is attempting to determine an account password by trial and error. Windows domain controllers keep track of logon attempts, and domain controllers can be configured to respond to this type of potential attack by disabling the account for a preset period of time. Account Lockout Policy settings control the threshold for this response and the actions to be taken after the threshold is reached. The Account lockout threshold policy setting determines the number of failed sign-in attempts that will cause a...

Brink · Jul 22, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to change the Account lockout threshold to lock out a local account after a specified number of failed sign-in attempts to Windows 11 or Windows 10. Someone who attempts to use more than a few unsuccessful passwords while trying to log on to your system might be a malicious user who is attempting to determine an account password by trial and error. Windows domain controllers keep track of logon attempts, and domain controllers can be configured to respond to this type of potential attack by disabling the account for a preset period of time. Account Lockout Policy settings control the threshold for this response and the actions to be taken after the threshold is reached. The Account lockout threshold...

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Accounts Add Run as administrator to Context Menu of MSI Files in Windows 11

Accounts Add or Remove Security tab on Properties Page in Windows 11

Accounts Change Account Password in Windows 11

Accounts Check Account is Administrator or Standard User in Windows 11

Accounts Check Account is Local Account or Microsoft Account in Windows 11

Accounts View User Account Details in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Lock Computer in Windows 11

Accounts Display Information about Previous Logons during User Sign-in in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Built-in Administrator Account Lockout in Windows 11

Accounts Change Reset Account Lockout Counter After Time in Windows 11

Accounts Change Account Lockout Duration in Windows 11

Accounts Change Account Lockout Threshold in Windows 11

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