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Show Full Path in File Explorer Address Bar in Windows 11

General Show Full Path in File Explorer Address Bar in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to see the full path in the address bar of File Explorer on demand in Windows 10 and Windows 11. File Explorer shows breadcrumbs in the address bar by default. Breadcrumbs display the hierarchy path of folders that were navigated to for the current folder location. Contextual navigation buttons are available for each of these that can be used to access all locations that are connected to them. Sometimes, you may want to see the full path of the current folder location in the address bar instead. Starting with Windows 11 build 26300.8376 (Experimental), build 26220.8680 (Beta 25H2), build 26100.8728 (RP 24H2), and build 26200.8728 (RP 25H2), the address bar now supports paths containing double...
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Add or Remove Properties on Recycle Bin Context Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove Properties on Recycle Bin Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Properties on the Recycle Bin context menu for all or specific 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. The Recycle Bin properties page allows users to select a Custom maximum size or Don't move files to the Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted, and turn on or off to Display delete confirmation dialog. If wanted, you can remove Properties from the Recycle Bin context menu to prevent opening the Recycle Bin properties page. You must be signed in as an administrator to...
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Enable or Disable Show OneDrive Status on Navigation Pane in Windows 11

General Enable or Disable Show OneDrive Status on Navigation Pane in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off always show availability status of your OneDrive files on-demand in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or...
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Set up OneDrive in Windows 11

Apps Set up OneDrive in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to set up and sign in to OneDrive for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.live.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. References...
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Turn On or Off Save Photos and Videos from Devices to OneDrive in Windows 11

Apps Turn On or Off Save Photos and Videos from Devices to OneDrive in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off save photos and videos from devices to OneDrive for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. With OneDrive, you can sync files between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. If you connect a phone, camera, or...
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Enable or Disable Notifications when OneDrive Syncing is Paused in Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable Notifications when OneDrive Syncing is Paused in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable notifications when OneDrive syncing is paused automatically for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. If you use OneDrive...
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Add or Remove Drive Space Indicator Bar in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove Drive Space Indicator Bar in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the drive space indicator bar for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The drive space indicator bar gives you a visual display of available free space for each drive shown on This PC in File Explorer. The drive space indicator bar is blue until free space gets below 10%, then the bar turns red to help let you know the drive is low on free space. If wanted, you can remove the drive space indicator bar to no longer show on drive tiles. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the drive space indicator bar for all drives. The drive space indicator bar will only show while using either the Tiles or Content layout view in This PC. EXAMPLE: Add and remove drive...
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Change DLNA Media Server Name in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Network and Internet Change DLNA Media Server Name in Windows 10 and Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the name of your media library for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11 used as the media server name on allowed devices. DLNA media streaming allows you to share media from your account's personal Music, Pictures, PlayLists, and Videos folders to other users (same computer), computers, and DLNA supported devices on your network. It also allows you to receive media from other computers and DLNA supported devices. If you turned on DLNA media streaming, your media library name will automatically show as a media server in File Explorer > This PC on all devices you allowed to share you media library with. If you have a local account, your media library name will be the same as your account...
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Uninstall Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in Windows 11

Virtualization Uninstall Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to completely uninstall the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11. 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. You must be signed in as an administrator to uninstall WSL. Option One: Uninstall Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in Settings Option Two: Manually Uninstall Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Uninstall Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in Settings This option is still slowly rolling out in the latest Windows Insider Beta and Dev builds (26300.7674 and...
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Find Old Previous Computer Name in Windows 11

System Find Old Previous Computer Name in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to find the old previous computer name in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The computer name makes it easier to identify your device. For example, if you use multiple computers with your Microsoft account devices. PCs on a network need unique names so they can identify and communicate with each other. If two PCs have the same name on the same network, it creates a conflict for network communications. Most PCs come with default names, but you can change the computer name. If the computer name is changed, Windows will save the last old previous computer name in the registry for reference. Here's How: 1 Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe). 2 Navigate to the key below in the left pane of Registry Editor. (see...
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Add SFC /SCANNOW Context Menu in Windows 11

System Add SFC /SCANNOW Context Menu in Windows 11

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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Add WinSxS Component Store Cleanup Context Menu in Windows 11

System Add WinSxS Component Store Cleanup Context Menu in Windows 11

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...
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