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Move or Restore Default Location of Videos Folder in Windows 11

General Move or Restore Default Location of Videos Folder in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to move or restore the default location of the Videos folder for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Videos folder (shell:My Video) is a component of the user profile that is used as a unified location for storing personal data. By default, the Videos folder is a shell folder in the user's profile (%UserProfile%) that is used as a default storage location for saved videos. If you like, you can move the Videos folder and its content to a location you want it at instead. If the current Videos folder path is incorrect or is no longer available, you can use the Restore Default option to restore the default path. Option One: Move Location of Videos Folder in Properties Option Two: Restore...
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Find a Setting in Settings app in Windows 11

General Find a Setting in Settings app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to search to find a setting within the Settings app in Windows 11. Microsoft designed Settings to be beautiful, easy to use and inclusive of all your Microsoft experiences in Windows 11. Settings has left-handed navigation that persists between pages, and Microsoft has added breadcrumbs as you navigate deeper into Settings to help you know where you are and not lose your place. Settings pages are also all new, with new hero controls at the top that highlight key information and frequently used settings for you to adjust as you need. These new hero controls span across several category pages like System, Bluetooth & devices, Network & Internet, Personalization, Accounts, and Windows Update. Microsoft also...
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Change Default Save Locations for Libraries in Windows 11

General Change Default Save Locations for Libraries in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the default save locations for a library for your account in 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. In File Explorer, users interact with libraries in ways similar to how they...
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Change Where New Apps will Save to in Windows 11

Apps Change Where New Apps will Save to in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change where new apps from the Microsoft Store will save to for your account in Windows 11. In Windows 11, you can select where new apps from the Microsoft Store will install and save data to by default instead of on the default Windows "Local Disk (C)" drive location. This can be handy if you do not have much free space on the Windows drive, or just prefer to save new apps to a different location. You can select to install new apps to any internal or external NTFS drive, including SD cards and USB drives. Windows 11 will only install new apps to the currently selected location. Existing apps will not get moved to the new location. If you disconnect the drive you selected to install new apps to...
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Downgrade Windows 11 Pro for Workstations to Windows 11 Pro

Installation and Upgrade Downgrade Windows 11 Pro for Workstations to Windows 11 Pro

This tutorial will show you how to downgrade from Windows 11 Pro for Workstations to Windows 11 Pro without losing anything. You can directly downgrade your device from Windows 11 Pro for Workstations or Windows 11 Enterprise to the Windows 11 Pro edition by just changing the product key. Downgrading to Windows 11 Pro will result in the loss of features only available in the Windows 11 Pro for Workstation edition. You must be signed in as an administrator to downgrade your edition of Windows 11. Option One: Downgrade Windows 11 Pro for Workstations to Windows 11 Pro in Settings Option Two: Downgrade Windows 11 Pro for Workstations to Windows 11 Pro using Command Downgrade Windows 11 Pro for Workstations to Windows 11 Pro in...
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Upgrade Windows 11 Pro to Windows 11 Pro for Workstations

Installation and Upgrade Upgrade Windows 11 Pro to Windows 11 Pro for Workstations

This tutorial will show you how to upgrade from Windows 11 Pro to Windows 11 Pro for Workstations without losing anything. You can directly upgrade your device from Windows 11 Pro to the Windows 11 Pro for Workstations edition by just changing the product key. Upgrading to Windows 11 Pro for Workstations will include features only in this edition. References: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/business/windows-11-pro-workstations https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-install-or-upgrade-windows-using-a-product-key-a20d903d-2a2e-8782-3b8c-591c1277a95a You must be signed in as an administrator to upgrade your edition of Windows 11. Option One: Upgrade Windows 11 Pro to Windows 11 Pro for Workstations in Settings...
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Enable or Disable Clear Virtual Memory Paging File at Shutdown in Windows 11

Virtualization Enable or Disable Clear Virtual Memory Paging File at Shutdown in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable clear virtual memory paging file at shutdown or restart for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A paging file (aka: "page file" and "virtual memory") enables the system to remove infrequently accessed modified data from physical memory to let the system use physical memory more efficiently for more frequently accessed data. Windows also uses the page file to store data when physical memory (RAM) is full. The Shutdown: Clear virtual memory pagefile policy setting determines whether the virtual memory paging file is cleared when the device is shut down or restarted. Virtual memory support uses a system paging file to swap pages of memory to disk when they aren't used. On a running...
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Enable or Disable Bluetooth in Windows 11

Network and Internet Enable or Disable Bluetooth in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to turn on Bluetooth for all users n Windows 11 and Windows 10. Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology which enables wireless data transmission between two Bluetooth enabled devices located nearby each other. Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-connectivity#connectivity-allowbluetooth You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable Bluetooth. EXAMPLE: Bluetooth enabled and disabled Here's How: 1 Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you would like to do. Enable Bluetooth This is the default setting. A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and...
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Enable or Disable Wi-Fi in Windows 11

Network and Internet Enable or Disable Wi-Fi in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to turn on Wi-Fi for all users in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your device. Windows 11 supports the latest wireless technologies standard from WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance) including Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 7, and WPA3. Wi-Fi 6 is the sixth generation of Wi-Fi that improves efficiency, flexibility, and scalability, providing higher speeds and capacity for modern applications. Wi-Fi 7 is the latest generation that promises even faster speeds and improved latency, network capacity, and overall stability. WPA3 is the latest security...
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Add or Remove Power Button on Start Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove Power Button on Start Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Power button on the Start menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Power button on the Start menu allows you to quickly open Sign-in options, Lock computer, Sleep computer, Hibernate computer, Shut down computer, or Restart computer from the Start menu. If wanted, you can completely remove the Power button from the Start menu. Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#start-hidepowerbutton You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Power button on the Start menu. Removing the Power button on the Start menu will not prevent users from using other methods to open Sign-in options, Sleep computer...
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Add or Remove Sign out on User Tile in Start Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove Sign out on User Tile in Start Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Sign out on the user tile in the Start menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The account picture menu (aka: "user tile") on the Start menu allows you to Sign out, switch user, and see details about Microsoft account services in the Account Control flyout. If you like, you can completely remove Sign out in the account picture menu on the Start menu. When you sign out of Windows, all your open windows and apps are closed, but the computer is not turned off. Another user can sign in without needing to restart the computer. Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#start-hidesignout You must be signed in as an administrator to...
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Add or Remove "Change account settings" in Account Picture Menu on Start Menu

Personalization Add or Remove "Change account settings" in Account Picture Menu on Start Menu

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Change account settings in the account picture menu on the Start screen for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. This tutorial will no longer work with the new account manager on the Start Menu in Windows 11 version 24H2 and the latest 23H2. The account picture menu (aka: "user tile menu") on the Start menu allows you to Change account settings, Lock the computer, Sign out, or switch user. If you like, you can completely remove Change account settings in the account picture menu on the Start menu. Change account settings opens the Settings > Accounts > Your info page. Reference...
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