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Close and Remove Multiple Desktops in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to close multiple virtual desktops to remove them for your account in Windows 11. You can add multiple desktops to group apps for productivity, entertainment, or whatever you choose. Multiple desktops are also great for keeping unrelated, ongoing projects organized, or for quickly switching desktops before a meeting. When you are finished with a virtual desktop, you can close it to remove it. When you close a desktop, all open windows on that desktop automatically get moved to the desktop on its adjacent left side. Option One: Close and Remove Multiple Desktops using Keyboard Shortcut Option Two: Close and Remove Multiple Desktops using Close Button Option Three: Close and Remove Multiple Desktops...
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Create Windows 11 Virtual Hard Disk (VHDX) at Boot to Native Boot
This tutorial will show you how to create a Windows 11 Virtual Hard Disk (VHDX) file at boot and natively boot it to dual boot with Windows 10 or Windows 11. Native Boot allows you to create a virtual hard disk (VHDX), install Windows to it, and then boot it up, either on your PC side-by-side with your existing installation, or on a new device. A native-boot VHDX can be used as the running operating system on designated hardware without any other parent operating system. This differs from a scenario where a VHDX is connected to a virtual machine on a computer that has a parent operating system. Native boot for Windows 11 requires the .vhdx format, not the .vhd format. VHDXs can be applied to PCs or devices that have no other...
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List Installed Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to find and list all installed Linux distros for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) lets developers install a Linux distribution (such as Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, Kali, Debian, Arch Linux, etc) and use Linux applications, utilities, and Bash command-line tools directly on Windows, unmodified, without the overhead of a traditional virtual machine or dualboot setup. You can easily view all installed Linux distros with a list of distro names and versions. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/basic-commands#list-installed-linux-distributions Option One: Find All Installed Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in File Explorer Option...
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Native Boot Windows 11 Virtual Hard Disk (VHDX)
This tutorial will show you how to boot a Windows 11 VHDX file natively to dual boot with Windows 10 or Windows 11. Native Boot allows you to create a virtual hard disk (VHDX), install Windows to it, and then boot it up, either on your PC side-by-side with your existing installation, or on a new device. A native-boot VHDX can be used as the running operating system on designated hardware without any other parent operating system. This differs from a scenario where a VHDX is connected to a virtual machine on a computer that has a parent operating system. Native boot for Windows 11 requires the .vhdx format, not the .vhd format. VHDXs can be applied to PCs or devices that have no other installations of Windows, without a virtual...
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Connect Hyper-V to Local Computer Virtualization Server in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to connect Hyper-V to the local computer virtualization server in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Hyper-V enables running virtualized computer systems on top of a physical host. These virtualized systems can be used and managed just as if they were physical computer systems, however they exist in virtualized and isolated environment. Special software called a hypervisor manages access between the virtual systems and the physical hardware resources. Virtualization enables quick deployment of computer systems, a way to quickly restore systems to a previously known good state, and the ability to migrate systems between physical hosts. The virtualization server is the computer Hyper-V connects to run virtual...
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Create Shortcut of Hyper-V Virtual Machine in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to create a shortcut of a Hyper-V virtual machine in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Hyper-V enables running virtualized computer systems on top of a physical host. These virtualized systems can be used and managed just as if they were physical computer systems, however they exist in virtualized and isolated environment. Special software called a hypervisor manages access between the virtual systems and the physical hardware resources. Virtualization enables quick deployment of computer systems, a way to quickly restore systems to a previously known good state, and the ability to migrate systems between physical hosts. Hyper-V is only available on 64-bit versions of Windows 10/11 Pro, Enterprise, and...
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Enable or Disable Share Host Folders with Windows Sandbox in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to share host folders in Windows Sandbox for all users in Windows 11. Windows Sandbox provides a lightweight desktop environment to safely run applications in isolation. Software installed inside the Windows Sandbox environment remains "sandboxed" and runs separately from the host machine. A sandbox is temporary. When it's closed, all the software and files and the state are deleted. You get a brand-new instance of the sandbox every time you open the app. You can use a Windows Sandbox configuration (.wsb) file to share folders from the host with read or write permissions. Starting with Windows 11 build 27686.1000 (Canary), this build includes the new Windows Sandbox...
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Share Host Folder with Windows Sandbox in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to share host folders with read or write permissions in Windows Sandbox for your account in Windows 11. Windows Sandbox provides a lightweight desktop environment to safely run applications in isolation. Software installed inside the Windows Sandbox environment remains "sandboxed" and runs separately from the host machine. A sandbox is temporary. When it's closed, all the software and files and the state are deleted. You get a brand-new instance of the sandbox every time you open the app. You can use a Windows Sandbox configuration (.wsb) file to share folders from the host with read or write permissions. Starting with Windows 11 build 27686.1000 (Canary), this build includes the new Windows Sandbox...
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Find Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Installed App Version in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to see which Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) app version you currently have installed for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Windows Subsystem for Linux lets developers run a GNU/Linux environment -- including most command-line tools, utilities, and applications -- directly on Windows, unmodified, without the overhead of a traditional virtual machine or dualboot setup. Reference: https://github.com/microsoft/WSL/releases Option One: Find Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Installed App Version in Settings Option Two: Find Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Installed App Version in Microsoft Store Option Three: Find Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Installed App Version using Command...
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Enable or Disable Hyper-V for Standard Users in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable full access to Hyper-V for standard user accounts in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Hyper-V enables running virtualized computer systems on top of a physical host. These virtualized systems can be used and managed just as if they were physical computer systems, however they exist in virtualized and isolated environment. Special software called a hypervisor manages access between the virtual systems and the physical hardware resources. Virtualization enables quick deployment of computer systems, a way to quickly restore systems to a previously known good state, and the ability to migrate systems between physical hosts. Hyper-V is only available in the Windows 10/11 Enterprise, Pro, or...
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Share Local Resources with Hyper-V Virtual Machine in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to share a local computer's devices and resources with a Hyper-V virtual machine in Enhanced Session mode on Windows 10 and Window 11. Hyper-V enables running virtualized computer systems on top of a physical host. These virtualized systems can be used and managed just as if they were physical computer systems, however they exist in virtualized and isolated environment. Special software called a hypervisor manages access between the virtual systems and the physical hardware resources. Virtualization enables quick deployment of computer systems, a way to quickly restore systems to a previously known good state, and the ability to migrate systems between physical hosts. Enhanced Session Mode lets Hyper-V...
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Enable or Disable Hyper-V Enhanced Session Mode in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable allowing Hyper-V enhanced session mode for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Hyper-V enables running virtualized computer systems on top of a physical host. These virtualized systems can be used and managed just as if they were physical computer systems, however they exist in virtualized and isolated environment. Special software called a hypervisor manages access between the virtual systems and the physical hardware resources. Virtualization enables quick deployment of computer systems, a way to quickly restore systems to a previously known good state, and the ability to migrate systems between physical hosts. Enhanced Session Mode lets Hyper-V connect to...
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