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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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Turn On or Off Show Notifications in Notification Center in Windows 11

System Turn On or Off Show Notifications in Notification Center in Windows 11

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...
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Determine if Windows License Type is OEM, Retail, or Volume

System Determine if Windows License Type is OEM, Retail, or Volume

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 RetailThis 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 be...
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Generate Battery Report in Windows 11

System Generate Battery Report in Windows 11

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...
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Turn On or Off Night Light in Windows 11

System Turn On or Off Night Light in Windows 11

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...
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Turn On or Off Projecting to this PC Only when Plugged In in Windows 11

System Turn On or Off Projecting to this PC Only when Plugged In in Windows 11

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...
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Change When to Ask to Project to this PC in Windows 11

System Change When to Ask to Project to this PC in Windows 11

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...
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Enable or Disable Projecting to this PC in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Projecting to this PC in Windows 11

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...
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Calibrate HDR display using Windows HDR Calibration app in Windows 11

System Calibrate HDR display using Windows HDR Calibration app in Windows 11

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...
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Calibrate Built-in Display for HDR Video in Windows 11

System Calibrate Built-in Display for HDR Video in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to calibrate the built-in display for HDR video 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. Whereas HDR can show a wider range of colors and light and more details in between the extremes. Colors are more vivid and unique in HDR content. Additionally, bright parts of a scene are brighter while dark parts can be darker, and you don’t...
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Turn On or Off HDR on Battery in Windows 11

System Turn On or Off HDR on Battery in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off disable HDR when PC is running on battery 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. Whereas HDR can show a wider range of colors and light and more details in between the extremes. Colors are more vivid and unique in HDR content. Additionally, bright parts of a scene are brighter while dark parts can be darker, and...
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Turn On or Off HDR Video Streaming in Windows 11

System Turn On or Off HDR Video Streaming in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off HDR video streaming 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. Whereas HDR can show a wider range of colors and light and more details in between the extremes. Colors are more vivid and unique in HDR content. Additionally, bright parts of a scene are brighter while dark parts can be darker, and you don’t lose any...
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