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Show or Hide Preview Pane in File Explorer in Windows 11

General Show or Hide Preview Pane in File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to show or hide the preview pane in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. The preview pane in File Explorer shows you the contents of a file, such as image or text files, without having to open it with an app. Starting with Windows 11 build 2610.8313 (RP 24H2) and build 26200.8313 (RP 25H2), Microsoft adds “preview anyway” button to preview pane in File Explorer for files downloaded from the internet after viewing warning. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8116 (24H2) and build 26200.8116 (25H2), and build 2800.1896 (26H1), Microsoft improved reliability of unblocking files downloaded from the internet in order to preview them in File Explorer. Setting the preview pane to show or hide in...
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Remove Folder or Drive from Library in Windows 11

General Remove Folder or Drive from Library in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to remove a included folder or drive from a library 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...
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Change Folder Layout View in Windows 11 File Explorer

General Change Folder Layout View in Windows 11 File Explorer

This tutorial will show you how to change the layout view of a folder in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. In Windows 11, you can change the layout view of a folder in File Explorer to show all items in the folder with a extra large icons, large icons, medium icons, small icons, list, details, tiles, or content layout. Each separate folder will remember its layout view as set when last closed. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8328 (24H2), build 26200.8328 (25H2), and build 28000.2179 (26H1), Microsoft improves folder view consistency so customized settings (such as sorting files by name or adjusting icon size) now apply across all ways you open a folder. When you open the same folder from another app, such as a web...
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Enable or Disable Sync Provider Notifications in File Explorer in Windows 11

General Enable or Disable Sync Provider Notifications in File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off sync provider notifications in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. Sync provider notifications are designed to help you by providing quick, easy information and suggestions about things you can do or new features you can try to have a better experience with Windows 11. It has been reported that sync provider notifications started showing up in Windows 11 build 22572.100. Option One: Enable or Disable Sync Provider Notifications in File Explorer in Folder Options Option Two: Enable or Disable Sync Provider Notifications in File Explorer using REG file Option Three: Enable or Disable Sync Provider Notifications in File Explorer in Registry Editor EXAMPLE: sync provider...
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Show or Hide Navigation Pane in File Explorer in Windows 11

General Show or Hide Navigation Pane in File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to show or hide the navigation pane in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. The navigation pane is the far left pane in File Explorer used to find files, folders, and drives on your PC or network. Starting with Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160, Microsoft is introducing a refreshed layout of the left navigation pane in File Explorer which makes it easy for you to navigate to folders that matter to you. The updated organization provides easy access to your pinned and frequently used folders (Quick access) and your OneDrive cloud profiles added to Windows. OneDrive cloud profiles reflect the user’s name associated with the account. Known Windows folders which are available by default in...
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Open Desktop Folders and External Folder Links in New Tab in File Explorer in Windows 11

General Open Desktop Folders and External Folder Links in New Tab in File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off always open desktop folders and external folder links in new tab in same File Explorer window for your account in Windows 11. Currently, you can set to either always Open each folder in the same window (default) or Open each folder in its own folder by default in File Explorer. Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.4580 (Beta), Microsoft is making a change so that when you launch File Explorer folders from outside of File Explorer (for example, from an app or from the desktop), by default they will now open in a new tab if you have an existing File Explorer window open. Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.4800 (Beta), Microsoft is temporarily disabling the change that began rolling...
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Check if Last Boot was from Fast Startup, Hibernate, Restart or Shutdown in Windows 11

General Check if Last Boot was from Fast Startup, Hibernate, Restart or Shutdown in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to check if the last boot was from a hybrid shutdown (fast startup), full shutdown or restart, or resume from hibernate in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Fast startup (aka: hiberboot, hybrid boot, or hybrid shutdown) is turned on by default in Windows and is a setting that helps your PC start up faster after shutdown. Even faster than hibernate. Hibernate is a power-saving state designed primarily for laptops, and might not be available for all PCs. Hibernate uses less power than sleep and when you start up the PC again, you’re back to where you left off (though not as fast as sleep). Use hibernation when you know that you won't use your laptop or tablet for an extended period and won't have an...
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Enable or Disable Delete to Recycle Bin Confirmation Dialog in Windows 11

General Enable or Disable Delete to Recycle Bin Confirmation Dialog in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable display delete to the Recycle Bin confirmation dialog for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Recycle Bin provides a safety net when deleting files or folders. When you delete any of these items from a drive, Windows places it in the Recycle Bin and the Recycle Bin icon changes from empty to full. If you have multiple hard drives, partitions, or an external hard drive connected to your PC, each drive will have its own hidden $Recycle.Bin system folder and Recycle Bin settings. 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...
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Enable or Disable Show Recommended Section in File Explorer Home in Windows 11

General Enable or Disable Show Recommended Section in File Explorer Home in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing the Recommended section instead of Quick access in File Explorer Home for your account in Windows 11. Home in the navigation pane of File Explorer allows you to quickly access and view your pinned locations, frequent folders, and recent files from one location in the sections below: Quick access = Displays up to 13 folders that you pinned or frequently opened on the system. Favorites = Pinned files. Recent (Recent files) = Displays up to 25 files that you most recently opened. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.7309 (24H2), build 26200.7309 (25H2), and build 28000.1643 (26H1), the Recommended section in File Explorer now makes it easier to access files you frequently use or...
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Find Last System Boot Date and Time of Windows 11

General Find Last System Boot Date and Time of Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to find the last system boot date and time in Windows 10 and Windows 11. This can be handy if you need to know the last boot up date and time of your system. Here's How: 1 Open Windows Terminal, and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt. 2 Copy and paste the appropriate command below into Windows Terminal, and press Enter. (see screenshot below) Windows PowerShell (Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_OperatingSystem).LastBootUpTime OR Command Prompt powershell -command "(Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_OperatingSystem).LastBootUpTime" That's it, Shawn Brink Find System Up Time in Windows 11 Check if Last Boot was from Fast Startup, Hibernate, Restart or Shutdown in Windows 11...
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Read Restart and Shutdown Logs in Event Viewer in Windows 11

General Read Restart and Shutdown Logs in Event Viewer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to find and read all restart and shutdown logs in Event Viewer in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use Event Viewer to view the date, time, and user details of all restart and shutdown event logs. The event ID's below will show you these details. Event ID Description 41The system has rebooted without cleanly shutting down first. This error could be caused if the system stopped responding, crashed, or lost power unexpectedly. 1074Logged when an app (ex: Windows Update) causes the system to restart, or when a user initiates a restart or shutdown. 6006Logged as a clean shutdown. It gives the message "The Event log service was stopped". 6008Logged as a dirty shutdown. It gives the message "The...
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Add and Remove Quick Access Folders on Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11

General Add and Remove Quick Access Folders on Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add and remove Quick access folders on the navigation pane of File Explorer for all users in Windows 11. Quick access is part of Home in File Explorer (Win+E). Quick access allows you to quickly access and view your pinned folders and frequent folders from within Home in File Explorer, and from the navigation pane of File Explorer when Show all folders is turned off. If you don't like seeing all your pinned folders and frequent folders showing on the navigation pane of File Explorer, then you can remove them without removing Quick access in Home. EXAMPLE: Add or Remove Quick access folders on navigation pane of File Explorer Here's How: You must be signed in as an administrator to use this...
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