This tutorial will show you how to add a SFC SCANNOW desktop context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
System File Checker (SFC) is a tool built into Windows that will check for system file corruption.
The SFC /SCANNOW command scans and verifies the integrity of all protected system files and replaces missing or corrupted versions with correct versions when possible. If this command discovers that a protected file has been overwritten, it retrieves the correct version of the file from the Windows image component store, and then replaces the missing or corrupted file.
You must be signed in as an administrator to add and remove the "SFC /SCANNOW" context menu.
You must be signed in as an administrator to run the SFC...
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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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Use ViVeTool to Enable or Disable Hidden Features in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use ViVeTool to enable or disable hidden features in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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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.- 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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Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app
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Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon
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Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to run the System File Checker (SFC) tool to repair missing, corrupted, and modified system files in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- 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
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Clean Install Windows 11
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to add a Component Store Cleanup desktop context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The WinSxS folder is located in the Windows folder, for example C:\Windows\WinSxS. It’s the location for Windows Component Store files. The Windows Component Store is used to support the functions needed for the customization and updating of Windows. Here are some examples of how the Windows Component Store files are used:
Using Windows Update to install new component versions. This keeps systems secure and up-to-date.
Enabling or disabling Windows features.
Adding roles or features using Server Manager.
Moving systems between different Windows Editions.
System recovery from corruption or boot failures...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show notifications in the notification center for your account in Windows 11.
Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders.
Windows 11 shows notifications on the lock screen (Win+L), Notification Center (Win+N), and notification banners at the lower-right corner of the screen above the taskbar on the main display.
If you like, you can turn on or off showing notifications from specific apps and other senders in the notification center.
Option One: Turn On or Off Show Notifications in Notification Center in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Show Notifications in Notification Center in Registry Editor
EXAMPLE: Notifications in notification center
Turn On or...
This tutorial will show you how to determine if your Windows is activated with a Retail, OEM, or Volume channel license type.
When it comes to purchasing licenses for Windows there are a number of different channels that you can purchase through. The most common license types for product keys are Retail (FPP (Full Packaged Product)), OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), and Volume Licensing. Each Windows license type confers rights and imposes restrictions based on the Microsoft Software License Terms.
License Type
Description
Retail
This when you buy a Full Packaged Product (FPP), commonly known as a "boxed copy", of Windows from a retail merchant or purchases Windows online from the Microsoft Store. Retail product keys can...
This tutorial will show you how to generate a detailed battery usage report in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
You can generate a battery report to see battery usage and health characteristics over the lifetime of the system.
A battery report will include:
System details
Details on installed batteries
Recent usage
Battery usage
Usage history
Battery capacity history
Battery life estimates
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/caring-for-your-battery-in-windows-2db3e37f-5e7d-488e-9086-ed15320519e4
Here's How:
1 Open a command prompt.
2 Type the command you want to use below into the command prompt, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
(Output to .html file. Recommended)
powercfg /batteryreport /output...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off night light for your account in Windows 11.
Your display emits blue light—the kind of light you see during the day—which can keep you up at night. To help you get to sleep, turn on the night light and your display will show warmer colors at night that are easier on your eyes.
The night light strength level is for the color temperature in Kelvin. You can set a strength level between 0 (6500K) to 100 (1200K) for whatever is comfortable to your eyes.
You can turn on Schedule night light. Then, either select Sunset to sunrise, or select Set hours and enter custom times for the night light to automatically turn on and off.
Reference...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off projecting to your PC only when plugged in for all users in Windows 11.
You can use the Projecting to this PC feature to have apps and content from another device show on your PC screen.
Projecting to this PC uses the Wireless Display app to wirelessly project (mirror) a phone, PC, or Android device to the screen on your PC, and use its keyboard, mouse, and other devices too.
You can turn on or off allowing your PC to be discovered for projection only when it's plugged into a power source.
Option One: Turn On or Off Projecting to this PC Only when Plugged In in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Projecting to this PC Only when Plugged In using REG file
Turn On or Off...
This tutorial will show you how to change when to ask to project to this PC for all users in Windows 11.
You can use the Projecting to this PC feature to have apps and content from another device show on your PC screen.
Projecting to this PC uses the Wireless Display app to wirelessly project (mirror) a phone, PC, or Android device to the screen on your PC, and use its keyboard, mouse, and other devices too.
You can change when to Ask to project to this PC from a device to First time only or Every time a connection is requested when projecting to your PC.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/screen-mirroring-and-projecting-to-your-pc-5af9f371-c704-1c7f-8f0d-fa607551d09c
Option One: Change When to Ask to Project...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Projecting to this PC for all users in Windows 11.
You can use the Projecting to this PC feature to have apps and content from another device show on your PC screen.
Projecting to this PC uses the Wireless Display app to wirelessly project (mirror) a phone, PC, or Android device to the screen on your PC, and use its keyboard, mouse, and other devices too.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/screen-mirroring-and-projecting-to-your-pc-5af9f371-c704-1c7f-8f0d-fa607551d09c
Projecting to this PC requires the Wireless Display app to be installed on the PC you want to project to.
Projecting to this PC requires support for Miracast.
Your can only project to this PC...
This tutorial will show you how to calibrate a HDR display using the Windows HDR Calibration app for your account in Windows 11.
HDR content offers better brightness and color capabilities compared to traditional content (sometimes called standard dynamic range [SDR] content). Traditional content typically shows details in a bright part of a scene or a darker part of a scene but not in both parts at the same time. For example, if the shot focuses on a bright window in the scene, details in the shadow are lost.
You can use the Windows HDR Calibration app to calibrate your HDR (high dynamic range) display for a better experience with HDR content on your Windows 11 PC. The Windows HDR Calibration app helps you improve color accuracy and...
This tutorial will show you how to check the battery status for estimated time and percentage remaining in Windows 11.
If you have a Windows 11 device that runs on battery power, you can check the battery status to see the estimated time and percentage remaining battery life left to know when to charge the battery.
References:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/caring-for-your-battery-in-windows-2db3e37f-5e7d-488e-9086-ed15320519e4
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/battery-saving-tips-for-windows-a850d64d-ee8e-c8d2-6c75-8ffe6ea3ea99
Option One: Check Battery Status for Estimated Time and Percentage Remaining from Taskbar System Tray
Option Two: Check Battery Status for Percentage Remaining from Quick Settings...
This tutorial will show you how to change the Console lock display off timeout setting in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Console lock display off timeout is the amount of minutes Windows will wait idle with no activity while on the lock screen (aka: welcome screen) when a user locks the computer before timing out and automatically turning off the display.
The Console lock display off timeout setting is set to 1 minute by default for all power plans.
Any changes made to the Console lock display off timeout setting for a power plan will affect all users on the PC that use the same power plan.
If Turn off display after is set to Never, it will also prevent Console lock display off timeout from turning off the display.
Option One...
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