Windows 11 Tweaks - Leader Board. | Page 3

These are tweaks I've seen asked for... many times. They are collected here for easy access.

All of these and more can be found in the Eleven Forum Tutorials
Make sure to read the "notes" in the various tutorials.

At the bottom of the first post in all the "tutorials", there are links to "related tutorials".
If the main tutorial isn't exactly what you want, check the related ones.

Contents

Windows Itself
App Removals
RECALL
Accounts
Context Menu
File Explorer
Taskbar
Start Menu
Miscellaneous
Information
Tweaking Tools
Random Apps
Tweakers Safety Net. First make a backup, then tweak.

Windows Itself

Activating Windows 11 and related things...

Activate Windows 11

This tutorial will show you available options to legally activate your Windows 11 PC. Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn’t been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. When you purchase an OEM PC that comes with Windows 11...

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In-Place upgrade/repair...

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. If you need to repair or create a new recovery partition or having problems with the Windows 11 operating system on your PC, and the usual solutions will not fix it...

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Create Windows 11 install media...

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. You can use a Windows 11 installation USB flash drive to clean install, upgrade, reset, or repair Windows 11. The installation USB can also be used as a recovery drive to boot to...

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Clean Install Windows 11...

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. Windows 11 has all the power and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look. It also comes...

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Bypass Win 11 Requirements on Unsupported PC...

Bypass Windows 11 System Requirements on Unsupported PC

This tutorial will show you how to bypass the Windows 11 CPU, RAM, Secure Boot, and TPM 2.0 system requirements allowing you to clean install or upgrade to Windows 11 on a unsupported PC that doesn't meet these requirements. Installing Windows 11 on a device that does not meet Windows 11...

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Enable/disable "Let's finish setting up your device"...

Enable or Disable Let's finish setting up your device in Windows 11

The tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the "Let's finish setting up your device" screen for your account in Windows 11. The Let's finish setting up your device screen is a second-chance out of box experience (SCOOBE) that may occasionally show when you sign in to suggest ways to...

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Generic Windows product keys...

Generic Product Keys to Install or Upgrade Windows 11 Editions

This tutorial will provide you with a list of RTM (retail) and KMS generic keys (default keys) for all editions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. Generic keys (aka: "default keys") for Windows 10/11 from Microsoft will allow you to install or upgrade to a specific Windows 10/11 edition you want...

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Find ISO build version...

Find Build and Version of Windows 11 Installation ISO or USB

This tutorial will show you how to see full details such as language, edition, build, version, architecture, and more for a Windows 11 installation ISO or USB. A Windows 11 ISO file is a disc image file that can be used to create a Windows 11 installation USB or DVD to install Windows 11 with...

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Windows 11 23H2 Enablement Package...

KB5027397 Enablement Package for Windows 11 version 23H2 Feature Update

UPDATE 7/18: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/windows-11-2023-update-version-23h2-is-now-broadly-available-to-all.26877/#post-481661 Microsoft Support: Summary Windows 11, versions 22H2 and 23H2 share a common core operating system with an identical set of system files. Therefore, the new features...

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Windows 11 25H2 Enablement Package...

How to get the Windows 11 2025 version 25H2 Update

Windows Experience Blog: Windows is essential for more than a billion people to connect, learn, play and work, and today we are announcing the availability of the Windows 11 2025 Update (also known as Windows 11, version 25H2). This year’s annual feature update (version 25H2) will continue the...

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Specify Windows target version...

Specify Target Feature Update Version in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to specify a TargetReleaseVersion version of Windows 11 you want to move to or stay on in Windows Update until it reaches end of service in Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education. Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and...

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Enable/disable driver updates via Windows update...

Enable or Disable Include Drivers with Windows Updates in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable including drivers with Windows Updates in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Update will include drivers when available in Windows 11 by default. You can enable the Do not include drivers with Windows Updates policy to not include drivers...

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Perform a Clean Boot...

Perform a Clean Boot in Windows 11 to Troubleshoot Software Conflicts

This tutorial will show you how to perform a clean boot to start Windows 10 or Windows 11 using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs for troubleshooting application conflicts. Troubleshooting Windows can be a complex process due to the many different drivers, settings, and programs...

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Save your Windows 11 Theme...

Save Custom Theme in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to save your custom theme to a .theme or .deskthemepack file in Windows 11. A theme is a combination of the desktop background, lock screen background, colors, sounds, and mouse pointers. You can save your custom theme to a .theme or .deskthemepack file. When...

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Free up drive space...

Free Up Drive Space in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different options that can be used to free up drive space in Windows 11. If your PC is running low on free space, you might not be able to install important Windows updates, and your PC’s performance may be affected. You can pick and choose from within the options...

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Checking and Updating your Secure Boot Certifications...

How to check if your Secure Boot certs are updated. (three methods)

Method One Download cjee21's files, attached to the bottom of this post. 1. Save the file to your desktop. 2. Extract the contents to your desktop. 3. Open: Check-UEFISecureBootVariables-main 4. Right click: Check UEFI PK, KEK, DB and DBX.cmd ...and choose: Run as administrator. Your...

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See how long it takes Windows to Restart...

See Windows 11 Restart Time

This tutorial will show you how long it takes Windows 11 to restart and get back to the desktop. It would be recommended to disable the delay of running startup apps below to get a more accurate restart time...

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App Removals

Generic Apps removal...

Uninstall Apps in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to uninstall apps for your account, all users, or new users in Windows 11. If you no longer want or use an app, then you could uninstall the app to remove it and free up space on the drive. Desktop apps are traditional programs installed by a user. These will...

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Completely remove Widgets...

Uninstall and Reinstall Widgets in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to uninstall or reinstall widgets for your account or all users in Windows 11. Widgets in Windows are interactive elements that display dynamic content and provide quick access to various apps and features. You can view your location's current weather conditions...

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Completely remove OneDrive...

Uninstall and Reinstall OneDrive in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to uninstall or reinstall OneDrive for only your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. OneDrive is built-in to Windows 11 by default. With OneDrive, you can sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere -...

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Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot...

Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app in Windows 11 and Windows 10

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. Experience Microsoft Copilot on Windows devices using the Copilot app! Copilot helps you get answers and inspiration from across the web, supports...

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Uninstall AI components...

Uninstall AI Components on Windows 11 PC

This tutorial will show you how to uninstall AI components on your Windows 11 PC. If your Windows 11 device (ex: Copilot+ PC) has a NPU, you will have a System > AI components page in Settings. AI components are used on Copilot+ PCs and enable AI models to run locally, directly on the device...

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RECALL

Uninstall/install Recall...

Uninstall or Reinstall Recall in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to uninstall or reinstall the Recall feature for all users in Windows 11 on Copilot+ PCs. Recall is an experience exclusive to Copilot+ PCs that will help you easily find and remember things you've seen using natural language. To help provide you with that...

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Enable/disable Recall Feature...

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. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2415 (Dev) and build 26100.3902 (RP) on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, you can try out the...

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Enable/disable Recall snapshots...

Enable or Disable Recall Snapshots in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable saving Recall snapshots for your account or all users in Windows 11 on Copilot+ PCs. Recall is an experience exclusive to Copilot+ PCs that will help you easily find and remember things you've seen using natural language. To help provide you...

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Delete Recall snapshots...

Delete Recall Snapshots in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to manually delete all or specific Recall snapshots for your account in Windows 11. Recall is an experience exclusive to Copilot+ PCs that will help you easily find and remember things you've seen using natural language. To help provide you with that...

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Accounts

Switch to Local account from MS account...

Switch to Local Account from Microsoft Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to switch to a local account from a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 11 with instead. You can sign in to Windows 11 with a local account or a Microsoft account. However, you can easily switch between using a local account or a Microsoft account to sign in...

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Switch to MS account from Local account...

Switch to Microsoft Account from Local Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to switch to a Microsoft account from a local account to sign in to Windows 11 with instead. You can sign in to Windows 11 with a local account or a Microsoft account. However, you can easily switch between using a local account or a Microsoft account to sign in...

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Change account type...

Change Account Type in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the account type of users to be either a standard user or administrator 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...

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Enable/Disable built-in Administrator account...

Enable or Disable Built-in Administrator Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the built-in Administrator account in Windows 11. Windows 11 includes a hidden built-in Administrator account that serves as the local system administrator with elevated rights by default without needing Run as administrator or UAC (User...

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Hide/Show Account Protection page...

Hide or Show Account Protection page in Windows Security

This tutorial will show you how to hide or show the Account protection page in Windows Security for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Security provides built-in security options to help protect your device from malicious software attacks. The Account protection page in Windows...

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Change the name of User Profile folder...

Change Name of User Profile Folder in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to rename a user profile folder for any account (local account or Microsoft account) in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When adding a new user account in Windows, a profile for the account is automatically created when the user signs in to the new account for the...

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Context Menu

Classic context menus...

Disable "Show more options" context menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable having to click on "Show more options" to see the full context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. When you right click on an item in Windows 11, you will see a new modern condensed context menu with Show more options...

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Add Run as Administrator to context menus...

Add or Remove Run as administrator Context Menu in Windows 11

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...

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Add Take Ownership to Context menus...

Add Take Ownership to Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add Take Ownership to the context menu of all files, folders, and drives for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. This will allow you to be able to instantly take ownership of a file, folder (and all contents), or drive (and all contents) by changing the...

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Add Reset Permissions to Context Menu...

Add "Reset Permissions" to Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Reset Permissions" context menu to reset effective permissions of files and folders back to their default inherited permissions in Windows 10 and Windows 11. On NTFS and ReFS volumes, you can set security permissions on files and folders...

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Enable/Disable "Pin to Taskbar" on Context Menu...

Enable or Disable "Pin to taskbar" and "Unpin from taskbar" in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to Pin to taskbar and Unpin from taskbar for specific or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The taskbar in Windows 11 shows the Start menu, Search, Task View, Widgets, Chat, File Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Store...

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Remove Pin to Quick Access from Context Menus...

Add or Remove Pin to Quick access Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Pin to Quick access context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. Quick access in the navigation pane of File Explorer (Win+E) allows you to quickly access and view your pinned locations, frequent folders, and recent files from...

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Add Disk Cleanup to context menu of drives...

Add Disk Cleanup to Context Menu of Drives in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add Cleanup to the context menu of drives for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use Disk Cleanup on a regular basis to reduce the number of unnecessary files on your drives, which can free up drive space and help your PC run better. It can delete...

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Add/remove Turn off Display to right click menu (new method)...

Add "Turn off display" Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add a Turn off display desktop context menu that will let users Turn off display or Lock computer and Turn off display on demand in Windows 10 and Windows 11. By default, You can specify a screen timeout for how long the PC sits inactive without user activity...

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Add/remove "Settings" to Context Menu...

Add or Remove Settings context menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove a Settings desktop context menu for all users in Windows 11. Settings is a central hub for managing various aspects of your PC. It offers a simple interface to customize and control your Windows device, ensuring a more personalized and efficient...

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File Explorer

Change folder to open File Explorer...

Change Folder to Open File Explorer to by Default in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to set File Explorer to open to either This PC, Home (Quick access), OneDrive, Downloads, or a custom location by default for your account in Windows 11. File Explorer opens to Home (Quick access) by default in Window 11, but you can change File Explorer to open...

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Classic File Explorer ribbon bar...

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. File Explorer in Windows 10 has a ribbon, tabs, and a title bar with color. The ribbon includes common tasks, such as copying and moving, creating new folders, emailing...

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File Explorer folder options registry entries...

Microsoft removes some File Explorer "folder options".

https://www.ghacks.net/2023/06/16/microsoft-is-removing-some-folder-options-in-windows-11/ Microsoft removed several advanced settings in the Folder Options in the latest development build. These are removed from the Folder Options interface, but may still be set via the Windows Registry...

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File Explorer compact view On/Off...

Turn On or Off Compact View in File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off compact view in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. If you feel File Explorer has too much space between items, you can turn on compact view to decrease space between items in File Explorer. If you have a tablet, convertible, or...

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Add/Remove folders from ThisPC (Windows 11)...

Add or Remove Folders under This PC in File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the 3D Objects, Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, and/or Videos folder(s) in File Explorer > This PC for all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160, Microsoft is introducing a refreshed layout...

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Add/Remove Duplicate folders...

Add or Remove Duplicate Drives in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add (show) or remove (hide) the drives showing twice in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Removable drives are shown as separate groups in the navigation pane of File Explorer by default in...

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Add/Remove folders from ThisPC (Windows 10)...

Add or Remove Folders from This PC in Windows 10

How Add or Remove Folders from This PC in Windows 10

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Pin/Unpin folders to Quick Access...

Pin to Quick Access and Unpin from Quick Access in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to Pin to Quick access and Unpin from Quick access local and network folders, drives, libraries, OneDrive, This PC, Recycle Bin, etc... locations for your account in Windows 11. Quick access in the navigation pane of File Explorer (Win+E) allows you to quickly...

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Add/Remove Home/Quick Access from ThisPC...

Add or Remove Home in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Home in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 11. 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...

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Pin/Unpin items from Home/Quick Access in ThisPC

Pin to Quick Access and Unpin from Quick Access in Windows 11

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Add/Remove Quick Access from File Explorer Home...

Add or Remove Quick Access in File Explorer Home in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Quick access section in File Explorer Home 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...

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Move Home to top or bottom of Navigation pane...

Move Home to Top or Bottom of Navigation Pane in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to move Home to show at the top or bottom of the navigation pane in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22593, Quick access is now called Home. The name Quick access has been repurposed for the pinned/frequent Folders...

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Enable/disable preloading File Explorer...

Enable or Disable Preloading File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off File Explorer window preloading for faster launch times for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26220.7271 (Dev and Beta 25H2), Microsoft is exploring preloading File Explorer in the background to help improve File...

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Taskbar

Change Taskbar size...

Change Size of Taskbar Icons in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change when to show small icons on the taskbar for your account, all users, or specific users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4484 (24H2), Microsoft is rolling out taskbar icon scaling. The taskbar now resizes icons to fit more apps when...

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Show clock on all Taskbars on all displays...

Show Clock on All Taskbars on All Displays in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to use ElevenClock to show a clock on all taskbars on all displays in Windows 11. In Windows 11, the main taskbar is the taskbar with the clock and taskbar corner icons on it, and is on your main display. The taskbars that show on the other displays not set as...

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Move Taskbar to the left...

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...

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Change Taskbar location on screen(s)...

Change Taskbar Position on Screen in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the taskbar position to any edge of the screen for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26300.8493 (Experimental 25H2), you can now change the position of taskbar on your screen. You can select the side of the screen you want your...

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Add/Remove Settings Home page...

Add or Remove Settings Home page in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Home page in Settings for all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, Microsoft is introduced a new homepage in Settings that offers you a dynamic and personalized experience. It provides an...

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Enable/Disable Widgets...

Enable or Disable Widgets Feature in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the widgets feature for all users in Windows 11. Widgets in Windows are interactive elements that display dynamic content and provide quick access to various apps and features. You can view your location's current weather conditions directly...

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Configuring the lock screen (logon screen)...

Configuring weather and more on the lock screen in Windows 10 and 11

Windows IT Pro Blog: Today, Windows supports detailed status updates from apps on the lock screen. In the coming weeks, we’re enhancing the lock screen experience, starting with dynamic, interactive weather updates. The enhanced “weather and more” experience began rolling out last week to...

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Enable/Disable Search Highlights...

Enable or Disable Search Highlights in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Search Highlights graphics icon on the taskbar Search Box for your account or all users in Windows 11. Search Highlights will show an icon or graphics on the right side of the Search Box on the task bar by default. Starting with Windows...

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Disable web results on Taskbar searches (Win 10/11). You'll need to create the "Explorer" key in Windows 11.

Turn On or Off Search online and include web results in Windows 10

How to Turn On or Off Search online and include web results from Bing in Windows 10

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Show/hide Emoji and more on Taskbar...

Show or Hide Emoji and More Icon on Taskbar System Tray in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to show or hide the emoji and more panel icon on the taskbar system tray for your account in Windows 11. The Emoji and more panel lets you insert emojis and symbols while you type. Windows 11 build 22635.4580 (beta 23H2) includes a hidden experimental feature to...

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Start Menu

Remove the items in the "Recommended" section of Start Menu...

Clear Start Menu Recommended Section in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to clear the Start menu Recommended section to always show empty for your account in Windows 11. The Start menu in Windows 11 is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended. The Recommended section on the Start menu shows a list of your...

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Enable/disable Recommended section on Start Menu...

Enable or Disable Recommended Tips, Shortcuts, New Apps, and more on Start Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing recommended tips, shortcuts, new apps, and more on the Start menu for your account in Windows 11. The Start menu is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended. Starting with at least Windows 11 build 25346 (Canary)...

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Start Menu, more pins or more recommendations...

Turn On or Off Show All Pins on Start Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show all pins on the Start menu for your account in Windows 11. The Start menu is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended. Sections within Start are also responsive so you can see more or less of your Pinned and...

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Enable/disable Notification Badges on Start Menu (Insiders)...

Enable or Disable Notification Badging for Microsoft Accounts on Start menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing notification badging for Microsoft accounts on the Start menu and Settings for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 25290, Microsoft started a new exploration of badging on the Start menu with two...

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Miscellaneous

Get classic Notepad and Wordpad back, in 24H2

How to get classic Notepad or classic Wordpad on (24H2 or 25H2)

For classic Notepad... This is probably the same as the @Brink tutorial... but this is how I did it. AND... double clicking on a text file... opens in the old Notepad...

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Smart App Control On/Off...

Turn On or Off Smart App Control in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to manually turn on or off Smart App Control in Windows 11. Smart App Control (SAC) is a new security feature starting with Windows 11 build 22567. Smart App Control can work alongside your other security software, such as Microsoft Defender, for added...

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See recent screen shot/recording activity...

See Screenshot and Screen Recording Recent Activity by Apps in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to see which apps have requested to take screenshots or record screen for your account in Windows 11. When an allowed app take screenshots or record the screen, it gets logged in recent activity. You can review screenshot or screen recording recent activity...

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Enable/Disable Let Apps take screenshots or record screen...

Enable or Disable Let Apps Take Screenshots and Record Screen in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable if apps can take screenshots and record the screen for your account or all users in Windows 11. You can choose to allow or deny if all or specific desktop and Microsoft Store apps can take screenshots and record the screen on your PC...

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Backup/Restore Device Drivers...

Backup and Restore Device Drivers in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to back up and restore all 3rd party device drivers on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC. If you clean install Windows, you will need to install drivers for each device in the system. Some of these device drivers may no longer be available from the manufacturer...

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Restore Missing Power Plans...

Restore Missing Power Plans in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to restore the built-in Balanced, High performance, Power saver, and/or Ultimate Performance power plans if missing in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses power. Power plans...

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Backup and Restore Windows Firewall settings...

Backup and Restore Microsoft Defender Firewall Settings and Rules in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to backup (export) and restore (import) Microsoft Defender Firewall settings and rules in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Firewall in Windows helps safeguard your device by filtering network traffic and blocking unauthorized access. It reduces the...

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Disable vulnerable driver blocklist...

Enable or Disable Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Starting with Windows 10 (KB5018482) and Windows 11 (KB5018483 and KB5018496), the Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist is enabled by default. The vulnerable...

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Enable/disable App Updates...

Enable or Disable Automatically Update Apps in Microsoft Store in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the automatic download and install of available app updates in the Microsoft Store for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store app from the ground up in Windows 11, making space for more content...

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Change scrollbar size...

Change Scrollbar Size in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the size of scrollbars for you account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can change the height and width size of scrollbars in Windows to be as thick or thin as you want. This will not affect the size of scrollbars used in Microsoft Store apps and any...

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Change inactive title bar color (works on W10 and W11)

How to Change Color of Inactive Title Bar in Windows 10

How to Change Color of Inactive Title Bar in Windows 10 Information When you change the color in Windows 10, it will change the color of

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Enable/Disable Recent Items...

Enable or Disable Recommended Files in Start, Recent Files in File Explorer, and items in Jump Lists in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable show recommended files in Start, recent files in File Explorer, and recent items in Jump Lists for your account or all users in Windows 11. Your recently opened items will show in the Start menu Recommended section, Jump Lists, and File...

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Globally set folder view...

Set Default Folder View for all Folders in Windows 10

How to Set a Default Folder View for All Folders in Windows 10

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Enable or Disable the new Print Screen key function...

Enable or Disable Use Print Screen Key to Open Screen Snipping in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off to use the Print Screen key to open screen snipping for your account in Windows 11. The Snipping Tool app includes a built-in screen recorder and allows you to quickly take and annotate screenshots, photos and other images with your pen, touch...

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Enable/disable Voice Access...

Set Up Voice Access in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to set up Voice Access for your account in Windows 11. Voice access in Windows 11 enables everyone, including people with mobility disabilities, to control their PC and author text using their voice. For example, you can open and switch between apps, browse the...

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Information

Key presses to access BIOS or Boot Menu...

Keys for accessing the Boot Menu, or the BIOS for various comps...

Boot Menu and BIOS keys for all computers The site has one of those weird windows with a bottom scroll bar, so...

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List Windows Services running/stopped...

Export List of Running and Stopped Services in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to export a list of all running and/or stopped services in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Services are an application type that runs in the system background without a user interface. Services provide core operating system features (such as printing, networking...

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How to perform a clean boot for troubleshooting purposes...

Perform a Clean Boot in Windows 11 to Troubleshoot Software Conflicts

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List of Windows 11 CLSID Key (GUID) Shortcuts...

List of Windows 11 CLSID Key (GUID) Shortcuts

This tutorial will show you a complete list of GUIDs from the CLSID key in the registry that can be used to create shortcuts to directly open items with in Windows 11. A CLSID is a globally unique identifier that identifies a COM class object. For more information about a CLSID key and the...

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List of Environment Variables...

Complete List of Environment Variables in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you a complete list of default environment variables that can be used to reference standard directories and parameters in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Environment variables are a set of dynamic named values that can affect the way running processes will behave on a...

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Tweaking Tools

Other tweak tools (make a backup, first)...

Winaero Tweaker

The ultimate all-in-one tweaker for Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

winaerotweaker.com

Releases · valinet/ExplorerPatcher

This project aims to enhance the working environment on Windows - valinet/ExplorerPatcher

github.com

StartAllBack to fix all Windows 11 deal-breaking UI issues

StartAllBack restores taskbar, start menu, context menus, explorer, sanity, style and order!

www.startallback.com

VIVETOOL, and how to use it...

By enabling or disabling certain 8 digit "ID numbers", you can turn Windows 11 features ON or OFF. In many cases, Vivetool is the "only" way to enable/disable certain features. Make sure you use 3rd party backup software, before you start "tweaking" Windows. Official tutorial...

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Windhawk

The customization marketplace for Windows and programs. Customize your programs with available code snippets or create your own customizations.

windhawk.net

WinSetView (Tool to Globally Set Explorer Folder Views)

WinSetView is a tool that will let you easily set File Explorer default folder views (including turning off grouping everywhere if so desired). It works by setting registry values that File Explorer already supports. It does not modify Explorer or add any tasks or services. Please follow the...

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Release 4.4.170 · Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu

New: Improved compatibility with WindowBlinds (#433) Show Settings above Control Panel by default (#23) Display Modern settings search results above Control Panel ones (#481) Added options for ali...

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Power Start Menu - Download and install on Windows | Microsoft Store

Tweak the start menu of windows 11 to unleash the full POWER. This app currently enables you to customize the looks of the Start menu in Windows 11, including background transparency, hide search box, hide suggestions. You may customize how power button works, and how all apps panel is...

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TranslucentTB - Free download and install on Windows | Microsoft Store

A lightweight (uses a few MB of RAM and almost no CPU) utility that makes the Windows taskbar translucent/transparent on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Runner up for the Microsoft Store App Awards 2022 - Community Choice Award: Open Platform! Thank you for voting for us!

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Random Apps

Minitool Partition Wizard (free). Like Disk Management, only much more powerful...

Best Free Partition Manager for Windows | MiniTool Partition Wizard Free

As an all-in-one free partition manager and disk manager software, MiniTool Partition Wizard Free helps manage disk space safely on Windows 11/10/8/7.

www.partitionwizard.com

Generic Apps that may be of use...

Simplify Your computer Usage

We develop highest quality software to simplify Computer usage

www.sordum.org

GRC | ValiDrive

ValiDrive, Fraudulent and Fake Drive Detection

www.grc.com

Carifred - IT software for Windows

Computer technician software for Windows systems

www.carifred.com

Free audio equalizers...

Equalizer APO | Download Equalizer APO Today‎

Download Equalizer APO for free. Equalizer APO lets you add an unlimited amount of virtual filters to enhance your sound.

equalizerapo.com

FxSound | Boost Your Sound Experience Now

Enhance your Windows audio experience with FxSound's free, open-source software for superior sound quality, volume, and bass customization. Perfect for music, gaming, and transcriptions.

www.fxsound.com

Clock things...

144 Clock Screensavers for Windows & Mac

Analog clocks (portable)

CLOCX - analog

DS Clock - digital <----- free for Windows 7 thru 11.

Actual 64 bit download link for DS Clock...

https://www.dualitysoft.com/download/dsc-setup-x64.exe

Old PAINT versions...

Windows 10 PAINT (scans clean locally and at Virustotal)

Windows 7 PAINT (scans clean locally and at Virustotal)

Windows XP PAINT (scans clean locally and at Virustotal)

Old Paint Shop Pro versions...

Paint Shop Pro 4.12 and 7.04 and 8.1 and 9.01

Due to popularity, powerful features and ease of use, here are: Paint Shop Pro 4.12 and 7.04 and 8.1 and 9.01 These are all free, legal and fully functional. These work flawlessly on all versions of Windows from 7 to 11. Paint Shop Pro 4.12 and if memory serves, 7.04 also work on Windows XP...

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Paint 3D

Paint 3D (Windows)

Create 3D designs with all kinds of features

paint-3d.en.uptodown.com

Windows 7 and Windows XP games...

Windows 7 and Windows XP games for Windows 10/11

Here's how to get Windows 7 and Windows XP games on Windows 11. Windows 7 games The Windows XP games are portable, just extract to any folder and play... Windows XP games Both tested and working on Sept. 4th 2025, on Win 11 Home 24H2.

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Tweakers Safety Net. First make a backup, then tweak.

Reflect Free v8.0 Download Agent

Macrium Reflect, AOMEI Backupper and Hasleo Backup Suite - GUIDES

How to use backup software... 1. When everything is working perfectly... make a full Windows backup. 2. Then, if something breaks... restore from the latest backup. 3. Then... try "whatever you were doing" a different way. If it still breaks Windows, then... go to step #2. 4. Repeat...

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Backup software User Guides...

Macrium Reflect - User Guide PDF

Hasleo Backup Suite - User Guide

AOMEI Backupper - User Guide PDF

EaseUS Todo Backup - User Guide PDF

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OAT said:
Hi @Ghot,

Not really a tweak but a time saving tip if you are using the MS Store.
To get directly to the library page to check for updates, Enter the following:

"ms-windows-store://downloadsandupdates"

If you want to create a shortcut in order to pin it:
Create the shortcut with target:

explorer.exe "ms-windows-store://downloadsandupdates"

AHK v2 script to send a spacebar press so it activates the button in it:

#Requires AutoHotkey v2.0
#SingleInstance
h := WinExist("A")
Run "ms-windows-store:updates"
WinWaitNotActive
h := WinExist("A")
Loop 10 {
  Sleep 10
  try {
    if (ControlGetClassNN(ControlGetFocus("A")) = "Windows.UI.Core.CoreWindow1" and WinActive("Microsoft Store ahk_class ApplicationFrameWindow ahk_exe ApplicationFrameHost.exe") and WinExist("A") = h){
      Sleep 2200
      if (ControlGetClassNN(ControlGetFocus("A")) = "Windows.UI.Core.CoreWindow1" and WinActive("Microsoft Store ahk_class ApplicationFrameWindow ahk_exe ApplicationFrameHost.exe") and WinExist("A") = h)
        Send "{Space}"
    }
    break
  }
  catch TargetError as e
    continue
}

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