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Change Name of Folder of Apps on Start Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Change Name of Folder of Apps on Start Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the name of folders of apps on the Start menu for your account in Windows 11. The Start menu is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended. The Start menu contains shortcuts of all your apps, settings, and files. Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, you can now customize your pinned apps on the Start menu by organizing them into folders. You can add more apps to a folder, rearrange apps within a folder, and remove apps from a folder. Starting with Windows 11 build 22579, you can now name your folders of apps in Start. Here's How: 1 Open the Start menu :win:. 2 Click/tap on a folder of apps on Start you want to rename. (see screenshot below) 3 Click/tap in the...
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Reset Notification Icons on Taskbar System Tray in Windows 11

Personalization Reset Notification Icons on Taskbar System Tray in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset the notification icons cache to fix any corrupted icons and remove any old icons from the taskbar system tray for your account in Windows 11. The system tray on the taskbar corner and taskbar corner overflow menu in Windows 11 shows the notification icons for apps. Sometimes the notification icons cache may get corrupted causing the icons to display incorrectly or distorted, and still show icons of uninstalled apps in the Other system tray icons (new name) or Taskbar corner overflow (old name) settings. When this happens, the notification icons needs to be deleted in the registry to reset and automatically recreate them. EXAMPLE: Notifications icons on taskbar system tray EXAMPLE: Taskbar...
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Change Icon of Shortcut in Windows 11

Personalization Change Icon of Shortcut in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the icon of a LNK or URL shortcut for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A shortcut is a link to an item (such as a file, folder, or app) on your PC. You can create shortcuts and then place them in a convenient location, such as on the desktop, so you can easily access the item that the shortcut links to. Shortcut files (.lnk) can be distinguished from the source target by the arrow that appears overlayed on the shortcut's icon. When a new shortcut is created, it will use the same icon used by the source app, file, folder, drive, or web site (URL - browser) it points to by default. You can change the icon of a shortcut to be any icon you want without changing the icon of the source...
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Add Safe Mode to Boot Options Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add Safe Mode to Boot Options Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add Safe Mode to the boot options menu in Windows 11. Safe mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers. If a problem doesn't happen in safe mode, this means that default settings and basic device drivers aren't causing the issue. Observing Windows in safe mode enables you to narrow down the source of a problem, and can help you troubleshoot problems on your PC. There are three different versions of safe mode: Safe Mode: Starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services without an Internet connection. Safe Mode with Networking: Starts Windows in safe mode and includes the network drivers and services needed to access the Internet or other computers on your...
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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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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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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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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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Change Icon of Library in Windows 11

Personalization Change Icon of Library in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the icon of a library for your account 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. In File Explorer, users interact with libraries in ways similar to how they would...
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Add Slide Show Context Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add Slide Show Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Slide show context menu for image files for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can add Slide show to the context menu of image files to allow you to view selected image files as a slide show. While the slide show is playing, you can right click or press and hold on the slide show to use the available options below. While you must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the context menu, all users can use the context menu. EXAMPLE: Slide show context menu You will need to click/tap on Show more options first by default, then click/tap on Slide show. Here's How: 1 Do step 2 (add) or step 3 (remove) below for what you would like to do. Add Slide Show...
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Add or Remove "Choose Power Plan" context menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove "Choose Power Plan" context menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add Choose Power Plan to the desktop context menu for all users to be able to open Power Options or instantly switch between using the Power Saver, Balanced, High Performance, or Ultimate Performance plan for their account in Windows 11. A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses power. Power plans can help you save energy, maximize system performance, or achieve a balance between the two. Changes made to a power plan will affect all users that use the same power plan as their default active power scheme. Windows 11 includes the following default power plans: Balanced = Offers full performance when you need it and saves power when you don't...
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