This tutorial will show you how to add Take Ownership to the context menu of all files, folders, and drives for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
This will allow you to be able to instantly take ownership of a file, folder (and all contents), or drive (and all contents) by changing the owner to the current user and grant the Owner_Rights SID (for current owner) full access permission.
When you right click or press and hold on a file, folder, or drive, click/tap on Show more options, and click/tap on Take Ownership, you will be prompted by UAC for approval first.
If a user is signed in as an administrator, then the user would just click/tap on Yes to approve and take ownership. The owner of the file, folder, or drive would be...
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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
This tutorial will show you different ways to uninstall or reinstall the Copilot app for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Learn about this picture" desktop icon when using Windows Spotlight as your desktop background for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10.- Brink
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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
This tutorial will show you how to do a repair install of Windows 11 by performing an in-place upgrade without losing anything.- Brink
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Clean Install Windows 11
This tutorial will show you step by step on how to clean install Windows 11 at boot on your PC with or without an Internet connection and setup with a local account or Microsoft account.- Brink
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to clear the Windows Update history on your Windows 11 PC.
Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/windows-11-update-history-a19cd327-b57f-44b9-84e0-26ced7109ba9
You can view Windows Update history to see which Feature Updates, Quality Updates, Driver Updates, Definition Updates, and Other Updates have been installed and when on your Windows 11 computer.
Sometimes you may need or want to clear your Windows Update history on demand.
You must be signed in as an administrator to clear the Windows Update history.
EXAMPLE: Windows Update history...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Intel ("Intel VT" or "VT-x") or AMD ("AMD-V") CPU virtualization in UEFI/BIOS on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC.
CPU virtualization is a hardware feature found in all current AMD and Intel CPUs that allows a single processor to act as if it was multiple individual CPUs. This allows Windows to more effectively and efficiently utilize the CPU power in the computer so that it runs faster. This feature is also a requirement for many virtual machine software (ex: "Hyper-V") and is required to be enabled in order for them to run properly or even at all.
CPU virtualization lets your PC emulate a different operating system, like Android or Linux. Enabling virtualization gives you access to a...
This tutorial will show you how to reset the "Open with" context menu for a file type back to default for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Open with context menu allows you to choose an app to open a file with by default.
When you use Open with to select to open a file with an app, that app is added to the "Open with" context menu for that file type for only your account.
If wanted, you can reset the "Open with" context menu back to default for a file type to clear all the apps you added from the "Open with" context menu.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22567, Microsoft has updated the “Open with” dialog box to align with Windows 11 design principles. The updated dialog box honors light/dark theme. We have also...
This tutorial will show you how to create a bootable USB flash drive used to install Windows 11 with UEFI support.
You can use a Windows 11 installation USB flash drive to clean install, upgrade, reset, or repair Windows 11.
The installation USB can also be used as a recovery drive to boot to WinRE (aka: advanced startup).
You must be signed in as an administrator to create a bootable Windows 11 installation USB.
The USB flash drive needs to be at least 8 GB or larger in size.
Option One: Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media with Media Creation Tool
Option Two: Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media with Rufus [Good on unsupported hardware]
Option Three: Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media...
This tutorial will show you step by step on how to use an ISO or USB to manually upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 11 (older build/version), Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or Windows 7.
Windows 11 has all the power and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look. It also comes with new tools, sounds, and apps. Every detail has been considered. All of it comes together to bring you a refreshing experience on your PC.
Most devices available for purchase now will be upgradeable to Windows 11. You will have the option to upgrade, clean install, or reimage Windows 10 devices to move to Windows 11. For Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 devices that meet hardware requirements, you will need to clean install or reimage to go...
This tutorial will show you different ways on how to put your Windows 11 computer to sleep.
Sleep uses very little power, your PC starts up faster, and you’re instantly back to where you left off. You don’t have to worry that you'll lose your work because of your battery draining because Windows automatically saves all your work and turns off the PC if the battery is too low. Use Sleep when you’re going to be away from your PC for just a little while.
On most PCs, you can resume from sleep by pressing your PC's power button. However, not all PCs are the same. You might be able to wake it by pressing any key on the keyboard, clicking a mouse button, or opening the lid on a laptop. Check the documentation that came with your computer or...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable networking in Windows Sandbox for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Windows Sandbox provides a lightweight desktop environment to safely run applications in isolation. Software installed inside the Windows Sandbox environment remains "sandboxed" and runs separately from the host machine.
A sandbox is temporary. When it's closed, all the software and files and the state are deleted. You get a brand-new instance of the sandbox every time you open the app.
Networking in Windows Sandbox is done by creating a virtual switch on the host (Windows 10/11), and connects the Windows Sandbox to it via a virtual NIC.
Disabling network access can decrease the attack surface exposed by the...
This tutorial will show you how to export and import registry keys in Registry Editor using a REG file in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup.
You can export registry keys from Registry Editor to back up the selected key and its subkeys values and data to a REG file.
You can import a REG file to restore its keys, values, and data settings back to Registry Editor.
The HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU) branch only affects the current user, and does not require being an...
Personalization Disable Folder Thumbnail Previews without Disabling File Thumbnail Previews in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to disable only folder thumbnail previews without disabling file thumbnail previews for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
File Explorer can display thumbnail previews of files in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, File Explorer will now show previews of items within folders.
File Explorer displays a thumbnail preview image of the last item added to the folder by default.
Thumbnail previews will not show while using a Small icons, List, or Details folder layout.
If you disable thumbnail previews in File Explorer, it will disable both folder and file thumbnail previews.
If you reset folder view settings to default, it will undo this method to disable only folder thumbnail...
This tutorial will show you how to check how long ago the Phone Link app was last updated and synced between your phone and Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.
The Phone Link will automatically keep itself updated and synced between your linked phone and PC by default.
You can check when Phone Link was last updated to see if it's current and if you may need or want to manually refresh the Phone Link app.
Here's How:
1 Open...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Edit in Notepad" context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11.
Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly.
Starting with Notepad version 11.2311.33.0, you can now easily access Notepad for file modifications directly from File Explorer. Just right-click on any file or multiple files in File Explorer to find the Edit in Notepad option in the context menu, a quick and streamlined way to open and edit files in Notepad.
If you don't want this new Edit in Notepad item in the context menu, it can be removed.
Option One: Add or Remove "Edit in Notepad" Context Menu for Current User
Option Two...
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