This tutorial will show you how to change the maximum percentage of CPU usage allowed during a scan by Microsoft Defender Antivirus for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Microsoft Defender Antivirus is an antivirus software included in Windows 10/11 that can help protect your device from viruses, malware, and other threats.
Microsoft Defender Antivirus regularly scans your device to help keep it safe. It tries to do this while you are not using your device so it doesn’t interfere with your work.
Microsoft Defender Antivirus is allowed a maximum of 50 percent CPU usage during a scan by default in Windows.
You can specify a maximum percentage CPU usage during a scan you want allowed instead. Specifying a max CPU usage should be...
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Disable Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to disable Windows Update from automatically downloading and installing updates in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Use ViVeTool to Enable or Disable Hidden Features in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use ViVeTool to enable or disable hidden features in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to restore the classic File Explorer with Ribbon for your account or all users in Windows 11.- Brink
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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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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft reimagined focus assist experiences on Windows. It is now called Do not disturb.
Do not disturb makes it easy to silence notifications. Additionally, you can set priority notifications to control whether calls, reminders, and specific apps break through when do not disturb is on. Focus is a new experience that enables everyone to stay in the moment and minimize distractions on their PC. To help you stay on track, focus integrates with the Clock app for other focus tools, such as a focus timer and calming music.
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off focus assist for your account in Windows 11.
Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders.
Focus assist allows...
This tutorial will show you how to unlink a device from the Microsoft Store for your Microsoft account.
The Microsoft Store allows you to use up to 10 devices with your Microsoft account.
If you can't download apps and games (content), you've reached your Microsoft Store device limit. Unlink a device you don't use or have access to, then go to Microsoft Store and try again.
Once you unlink a device, it no longer counts toward your device limit. If you download an app or game on this device later, it will count towards your device limit again.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-devices-used-with-your-microsoft-account-d4044995-81db-b24b-757e-1102d148f441
EXAMPLE: "You’re at the limit for the number of...
This tutorial will show you how to reset the password of a local account and Microsoft account in Windows 11.
If you forgot or lost your account password for Windows 11, you may be able to change or reset it.
References:
Change or reset your Windows password
Reset your Windows local account password
Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password
Recover your account
If your PC is on a domain, your system administrator must reset your password.
Option One: Reset Password of any Local Account in Netplwiz
Option Two: Reset Password of any Local Account in Local Users and Groups
Option Three: Reset Password of your Local Account at Sign-in with Security Questions
Option Four: Reset Password of your Local Account at Sign in with...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off trying the new Outlook for Windows app on demand from the Mail and Calendar app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The new Outlook for Windows brings the latest features, intelligent assisted capabilities and a new modern and simplified design to your Outlook app. You can tailor it to your style and do more with new Outlook for Windows.
Option One: Turn On "Try the new Outlook" for Windows app
Option Two: Turn Off "Try the new Outlook" for Windows app
Starting in June 2023, Microsoft is beginning the process of migrating existing Windows Mail, Calendar, and People users to the new Outlook for Windows.
Beginning in 2024, Windows 11 devices will be shipped with the new...
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...
This tutorial will show you how to add (link) 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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