This tutorial will show you how to add and remove favorites in Registry Editor for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup.
You can add registry keys you frequently check or edit to your Favorites list in Registry Editor to make it easier to open them from.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/about-the-registry
Option One: Add Registry Key to Favorites
Option Two: Remove Registry Key from Favorites
Option Three: Manually...
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Cloud Rebuild Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use Cloud rebuild to perform a full clean reinstall of Windows 11 without USB media, without a custom image, and without depending on the health of the currently installed OS.- Brink
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Enable or Disable Point-in-time Restore in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the point-in-time restore feature in Windows 11.- Brink
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Transfer Files and Settings to New Windows 11 PC using Windows Backup app
This tutorial will show you how to transfer your files, settings, and preferences from your previous (old) Windows 10/11 PC to your new Windows 11 PC during Windows Setup.- Brink
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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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Enable or Disable Hidden Feature Flags in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable hidden experimental feature flags 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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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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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.
This tutorial will show you how to boot to the advanced startup (WinRE) in Windows 11.
The Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is a companion operating system installed alongside Windows 11, typically in a separate partition, that can help with troubleshooting, recovery, or booting from external media, such as a USB stick.
Advanced startup enables you to perform these actions:
Start recovery (aka: Windows RE or WinRE), troubleshooting, and diagnostic tools.
Boot from a disk (ex: USB or DVD) or device (UEFI only)
Access the PC's UEFI firmware
Restore Windows from a system image
Choose default operating system to boot to on PC if multiple operating systems are installed
WinRE tools:
Automatic repair and other troubleshooting tools...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Personal Vault for your OneDrive account.
The options in this tutorial to enable and disable your OneDrive personal vault are no longer available.
Personal Vault is a protected area in OneDrive where you can store your most important or sensitive files and photos without sacrificing the convenience of anywhere access.
Your locked files in Personal Vault have an extra layer of security keeping them more secured in the event that someone gains access to your account or your device.
Personal Vault is available from OneDrive on the web, the mobile app, and from your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. You’ll need to set it up separately on each device where you want to use it.
Personal...
This tutorial will show you how to share files from your Windows 11 PC to your linked Android mobile device using Windows Share.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4112, you can seamlessly share files between your PC and mobile device when they are connected via Phone Link and the Link to Windows app.
The feature requires you to pair your Android device to your Windows PC using the Link to Windows app on your Android device and Phone Link on your PC.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4249 (23H2) and build 26100.1882 (24H2), Microsoft is beginning to roll out the ability to share local files directly from within the search results shown in the search box on the taskbar.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4249, the search box...
Windows 11 makes is easy to view display information about your built-in display or connected monitor(s).
This tutorial will show you how to view information about displays in Windows 11.
Here's How:
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Display on the right side. (see screenshot below)
Open Display settings
3 Click/tap on Advanced display. (see screenshot below)
4 If you have more than one display, select the display you want to apply this to in the drop menu. (see screenshot below step 5)
5 You will now see the available Display information below for the selected display. (see screenshots below)
Display Information
Description
Desktop mode
Shows screen resolution and...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off always show scrollbars in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Microsoft Edge web browser included in Windows 11 is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features.
Microsoft Edge will always show scrollbars by default while browsing sites.
If you turn off always show scrollbars in Microsoft Edge, the scrollbar will only faintly show while scrolling, and only fully show while hovering on the scrollbar.
EXAMPLE: "Always show scrollbars" turned on and off in...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to add a new profile in Microsoft Edge for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way.
Profiles in Microsoft Edge allow you to separate your browsing data into independent profiles. Data associated with one profile is separate from data associated with other profiles. Your personal favorites and history, for example...
This tutorial will show you how to add Empty Recycle Bin to the context menu for 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 hard disk, Windows places it in the Recycle Bin and the Recycle Bin icon changes from empty to full.
If you like, you can add Empty Recycle Bin to the context menu when you right click on the desktop, and right click on the background of a folder or drive opened in File Explorer. This can make it easier to empty your recycle bin from these locations without having to switch to the desktop and right click or open the Recycle Bin.
You must be signed in as an administrator to add and remove the "Empty...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing file duplication and cloud storage labels on gallery tiles in the Photos app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Microsoft Photos app included in Windows is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos and other devices all from one gallery.
By default, the Photos app will show file duplication and cloud storage (ex: OneDrive) labels on gallery tiles, but you can turn off "Show gallery tile attributes" if you don't want them to show.
EXAMPLE: Photos app gallery tile attributes
Here's How:
1 Open the Photos app.
2 Click/tap on the Settings (gear)...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Notification Suggestions for your account in Windows 11.
Notification Suggestions is when Windows detects if you are interacting with toasts or not and provide a suggestion to turn the notification banners (toasts) off for such apps. This will only stop the banners from appearing, and you can still find the toasts in the notification center.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4391 (23H2) and build 26100.2161 (24H2) you can now turn off the suggestions to disable notifications from certain apps.
Option One: Turn Off Notification Suggestions from Notification
Option Two: Turn On or Off Notification Suggestions in Settings
Option Three: Turn On or Off Notification Suggestions using...
This tutorial will show you how to dual boot Windows 11 with Windows 10 on the same PC.
Windows 11 has all the power and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look. It also comes with new tools, sounds, and apps. Every detail has been considered. All of it comes together to bring you a refreshing experience on your PC.
If you already have Windows 10 installed and want to keep it, you can install Windows 11 on another partition or disk to dual boot Windows 11 with Windows 10.
Windows 11 minimum system requirements:
If you’d like to see if your current PC meets the minimum requirements, download and run the PC Health Check app.
Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off work offline in the Outlook for Windows 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.
In Outlook, you have the flexibility to make Outlook work online or offline with your mail server.
You can use the new Outlook for Windows even when you’re not connected to the internet by enabling offline access. When turned on, the new Outlook for Windows saves a copy of your emails, calendar events, and people (previously contacts) to your device, providing access to these...
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