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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How to Perform a Point-in-time Restore of Windows 11
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Enable or Disable "Show more options" context menu
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
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/Deployment/Install-Upgrade/install-or-upgrade-windows-using-a-product-key
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
Option Two...
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...
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://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-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 go to step 4...
This tutorial will show you how to manually check for updates for the Microsoft PowerToys app in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity.
References:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/
https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases
Here's How:
1 Open the PowerToys app.
2 Open PowerToys Settings. (see screenshot below)
3 In PowerToys Settings, click/tap on General in the left pane, and click/tap on Check for updates. (see screenshot below)
4 If PowerToys is up to date, you are done. (see screenshot below)
5 If An update is available...
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...
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://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-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, Hibernate...
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://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidesignout
You must be signed in as an administrator to add or...
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...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Lock in the power menu on the Start menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Lock is now in the power menu on the Start menu.
If you like, you can remove Lock from the power menu on the Start menu.
When you lock the computer, it protects the computer from unauthorized use when you need to step away from the PC, and don't want to sign out or shut down causing everything open to be closed.
When you lock the computer, you will be taken to the lock screen by default to dismiss and sign in when ready to continue where you left off. Other users can still sign in to their accounts from the sign-in screen.
Reference...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Windows Insider Program page in Settings for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Flighting is the process of running Windows Insider Preview Builds on your device. When you run these early versions of Windows and give Microsoft feedback, you can help Microsoft shape the future of Windows. Once you've registered for the Windows Insider Program, you can run Insider Preview builds on as many devices as you want, each in the channel of your choice.
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...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Mixed reality page in Settings for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Windows Mixed Reality is the first spatial operating system. Instead of using a flat screen and a 2D interface, it uses our instinctual ability to navigate three-dimensional space. Every place has a purpose, and content has context. Just as your PC starts at the desktop interface and your phone begins with a home screen, Windows Mixed Reality starts at the Mixed Reality home. It's an environment that you can navigate and personalize to make your own. It's the canvas for the thousands of apps available in the Microsoft Store or SteamVR. You can multitask with these apps like never before--in 3D where space...
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