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Add Restart Widgets to Context Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add Restart Widgets to Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add "Restart Widgets" to the desktop context menu 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 on the taskbar and hover over the icon to see concise, scannable information on topics like sports, stocks, local news, and breaking headlines. Widgets are designed to help you staying informed and organized by presenting personalized information at a glance. Widgets are displayed on the Widgets board, which contains a collection of cards, each representing a widget with relevant information and actions related to an app. On the...
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Attach and Detach Sidebar in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Attach and Detach Sidebar in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge no longer has a standalone sidebar. This tutorial will show you how to "Detach from Edge" and "Attach to Edge" the sidebar in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser 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. The sidebar in Microsoft Edge lets you access tools and features side-by-side within your browser, even as you navigate between tabs. From being able to search specifically within the page you’re viewing, to using tools to do quick math without opening...
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Add Restart Start Menu to Context Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add Restart Start Menu to Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add "Restart Start menu" to the desktop context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft separated the Start menu into its own process, called StartMenuExperienceHost.exe. This has a number of benefits, including simplifying debugging and insulating Start from potential issues impacting other surfaces. This will allow you restart the Start menu as needed without having to restart the explorer.exe process. Restarting the StartMenuExperienceHost.exe process can be helpful if the Start menu will not open, frozen, or acting buggy. If you like, you can add Restart Start menu to the desktop context menu to make it easy to restart the Start menu on demand as needed. While you must be...
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View Browsing History and Reopen Closed Tabs in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail View Browsing History and Reopen Closed Tabs in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to reopen closed tabs from your browsing history in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser 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. Your browsing history in Microsoft Edge is the URLs of sites you've visited, and the dates and times of each visit. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/view-and-delete-browser-history-in-microsoft-edge-00cf7943-a9e1-975a-a33d-ac10ce454ca4 Option One: View Browsing History and Reopen...
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Add VBScript Script File (VBS) to New Context Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add VBScript Script File (VBS) to New Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove VBScript Script File (VBS) to the New context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A .vbs file is a VBScript (Visual Basic Script) file written in the VBScript scripting language that can be executed within Windows or Internet Explorer via the Windows-based script host (Wscript.exe), and may also use the .vb file extension. The New context menu allows users to quickly create a new item in the current location. The default New context menu items include to create a new Folder, Shortcut, Bitmap image, Text Document, Compressed (zipped) Folder, and Library. If you like, you can add VBScript Script File to the New context menu to make it easier for users to create a new VBS...
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Add Windows Batch File (BAT) to New Context Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add Windows Batch File (BAT) to New Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Windows Batch File to the New context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A .bat file is a batch file that consists of a series of commands to be executed by Command Prompt (cmd.exe), stored in a plain text file. The New context menu allows users to quickly create a new item in the current location. The default New context menu items include to create a new Folder, Shortcut, Bitmap image, Text Document, Compressed (zipped) Folder, and Library. If you like, you can add Windows Batch File to the New context menu to make it easier for users to create a new BAT file on demand. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove Windows Batch File on the New context...
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Enable or Disable System Restore in Windows 11

Backup and Restore Enable or Disable System Restore in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the System Restore feature for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. System Restore monitors system changes and saves the system state as a restore point. If a system problem develops as a result of a system change, the user can return the system to a previous state using the data from a restore point. Restore points are created to let users select a previous system state. Each restore point contains the required information to restore the system to the selected state. Restore points are created before key changes are made to the system. After installing the June 2025 KB5060842 Windows security update, Windows 11, version 24H2 will retain system restore points for up to 60 days...
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Open Folder Options in Windows 11

General Open Folder Options in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways on how to open Folder Options in Windows 11. You can use Folder Options (aka: File Explorer Options) to change the way files and folders function and how items are displayed in Windows 11 File Explorer. The Apply to Folders option will be grayed out unless you open Folder Options from within the same folder window in File Explorer that you want to have applied to other folders using the same folder template. Option One: Open Folder Options from File Explorer Command Bar Option Two: Open File Explorer Options from Control Panel Option Three: Open File Explorer Options from Run Option Four: Open File Explorer Options from Command Line EXAMPLE: Folder Options Open Folder Options from...
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Add or Remove "Include in library" Context Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove "Include in library" Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Include in library" folder and drive context menu for all users in Windows 10 and 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. You can add and remove folder and drive...
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Enable or Disable Open Office Files in Microsoft Edge Instead of Download

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Open Office Files in Microsoft Edge Instead of Download

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable automatically open Office files directly in Microsoft Edge instead of downloading for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser 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. By default, Office files (presentations, spreadsheets, documents) will directly open automatically in Microsoft Edge instead of downloading to your device. If wanted, you can turn off "Open Office files in the browser" to have Office files download by default...
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Enable or Disable Use Top of Pen to Erase Ink in Windows 11

Devices Enable or Disable Use Top of Pen to Erase Ink in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable using the top of the pen to erase ink where available for your account in Windows 11. You can pair a pen via Bluetooth to connect the pen with your Windows 11 PC and use with the pen menu. By default, you can use the top of the pen to erase ink where available, but you can turn this off if wanted. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-a-pen-with-windows-1fb0a437-e31b-4d3a-8810-9cb6f0f11207 Option One: Enable or Disable Use Top of Pen to Erase Ink in Settings Option Two: Enable or Disable Use Top of Pen to Erase Ink in Control Panel Option Three: Enable or Disable Use Top of Pen to Erase Ink using REG file Enable or Disable Use Top of Pen to Erase Ink in...
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Enable or Disable Use Pen Button as Right-click in Windows 11

Devices Enable or Disable Use Pen Button as Right-click in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable using the pen button as a right-click for your account in Windows 11. You can pair a pen via Bluetooth to connect the pen with your Windows 11 PC and use with the pen menu. When you press and hold with a pen tip, it is the same as performing a right-click. You can also press the pen button as a right-click equivalent when it's available. You can turn on or off to use the pen button as a right-click equivalent on demand. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.3671 (Beta 24H2) and build 26200.5518 (Dev), Microsoft is updating the Bluetooth & Devices > Pen and Windows Ink, and Bluetooth & Devices > Touch pages in Settings to have options if you want press and hold for pen or touch to...
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