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Turn On or Off App Execution Aliases in Windows 11

Apps Turn On or Off App Execution Aliases in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off app execution aliases for your account in Windows 11. Apps can declare a name (alias) used to run the app like an executable file from command prompt or Run (Win+R). If multiple apps use the same name, you can choose which one to use by turning on and off app execution aliases. App execution aliases are saved as a separate subkey per app under the registry key below. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths A 0 KB exe file is created in the folder location below for app execution aliases. %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\WindowsApps Here's How: 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Apps on the left side, and click/tap on Advanced app settings or Apps &...
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Change Default Save Location for Nearby Sharing in Windows 11

System Change Default Save Location for Nearby Sharing in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the default folder location that Nearby Sharing will save files you receive into for your account in Windows 11. Nearby sharing in Windows lets you share documents, photos, links to websites, and more with nearby devices by using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Nearby sharing saves files you receive to your Downloads folder by default. Option One: Change Default Save Location for Nearby Sharing in Settings Option Two: Change Default Save Location for Nearby Sharing in Registry Editor EXAMPLE: Nearby Sharing Change Default Save Location for Nearby Sharing in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Nearby sharing or Share on the right side...
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Turn On or Off Adaptive Brightness in Windows 11

System Turn On or Off Adaptive Brightness in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Adaptive Brightness for all users in Windows 11. Some PCs can let Windows automatically adjust screen brightness based on the current lighting conditions. This automatic setting helps make sure your screen is readable wherever you go. Even if you use it, you can still move the Brightness slider to fine-tune the brightness level for a built-in display. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/content-adaptive-brightness-control-in-windows-292d1f7f-9e02-4b37-a9c8-dab3e1727e78 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/sensors-adaptive-brightness...
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See which Edition of Windows 11 is Installed

General See which Edition of Windows 11 is Installed

This tutorial will show you how to see which Windows 11 edition you have installed and running on your PC. Finding out which edition of Windows 11 is installed and running on your PC can help you determine which features are available. Windows 11 editions: Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home or Pro N Windows 11 Pro for Workstations Windows 11 in S Mode Windows 11 Education Windows 11 SE for Education Windows 11 Enterprise References: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compare-windows-11-home-vs-pro-versions https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/business/compare-windows-11 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/check-whether-a-version-of-windows-supports-multiple-languages-eaf060a6-3642-4612-6b75-b34e57a08abf...
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Change Display Orientation in Windows 11

System Change Display Orientation in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the display orientation in Windows 11. You can change the display orientation in Windows to landscape, portrait, landscape (flipped), or portrait (flipped). Tablet and 2-in-1 type devices are designed to automatically rotate the built-in display to a portrait or landscape orientation as you turn it so that what you see on the screen is always right side up. Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, rotating your device between portrait and landscape orientation is snappier, more responsive. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-your-screen-resolution-and-layout-in-windows-5effefe3-2eac-e306-0b5d-2073b765876b Display orientation settings will be disabled when rotate lock...
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Change Registered Owner and Organization of Windows 11 PC

Personalization Change Registered Owner and Organization of Windows 11 PC

This tutorial will show you how to change the registered owner and organization of your Windows 11 PC. By default, Windows 11 uses "Windows User" (local account) or email address (Microsoft account) as the registered owner , and an empty registered organization name for the PC. Since many apps you install will reference and use the registered owner and organization of the PC. You may need to change the registered owner and organization to correct or update them. You must be signed in as an administrator to change the registered owner and organization. The registered owner and organization is only cosmetic and doesn't affect Windows. You can have the text say anything you want for these two values, or remove them. EXAMPLE...
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Enable or Disable Acrylic Blur Effect on Sign-in Screen Background in Windows 11

Personalization Enable or Disable Acrylic Blur Effect on Sign-in Screen Background in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the acrylic blur effect on the sign-in screen background image for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The lock screen is the screen you see at startup and when you lock (Win+L) the PC. You will need to dismiss the lock screen to to see the sign-in screen and sign in to Windows. By default, the sign-in screen background image has an acrylic blur effect as part of Windows 11 transparency effects. If you would prefer to have a clear sign-in screen background image without affecting other transparency effects for users, you can enable the Show clear logon background group policy. The acrylic blur effect on the sign-in screen background image requires transparency effects to be...
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Run as administrator in Windows 11

Accounts Run as administrator in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to have a desktop app or application file Run as administrator with elevated rights in Windows 11. Windows runs desktops apps and application files (ex: .bat, .cmd, .exe, and .msc file types) in user mode by default without elevated administrator rights unless it prompts you with UAC to run elevated (highest privileges). Windows has standard user and administrator types of user accounts. Standard User - Standard user accounts are good for everyday usage, and can be a local account or Microsoft account. Standard user accounts can use most apps and change system settings that do not affect other users. If any action that requires elevated rights is attempted while signed in as a standard user...
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Hyper-V - Preserve virtual machine digital license (activation)

Virtualization Hyper-V - Preserve virtual machine digital license (activation)

In case you want to activate your Windows virtual machines, it is important that you will preserve the activation and resulted digital license. When done correctly, you can delete the virtual machine when it is no longer needed, then restore it whenever required. You can even import it to another Hyper-V host computer, preserving its activation status. This tutorial will show you how to preserve a VM digital license in Hyper-V. Tutorial applies to Windows 8 and all later Windows versions. Use links below to jump to any part of this tutorial, back button of your browser to return to this list. Part ONE: Digital licence explained Part TWO: Install Windows Part THREE: Export VM Part FOUR: Import VM Part1Digital license explained...
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Enable or Disable Microphone in Windows 11

Devices Enable or Disable Microphone in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways on how to enable or disable the microphone on your Windows 11 PC. When you are not using the microphone (mic) on your PC, you may want to disable it for privacy and security reasons, as it can get hacked and the hackers would be able to hear everything you say. Option One: Enable or Disable Microphone using Keyboard Option Two: Enable or Disable Microphone in Settings Option Three: Enable or Disable Microphone in Control Panel Option Four: Enable or Disable Microphone in Device Manager Option Five: Enable or Disable Microphone in PowerShell Enable or Disable Microphone using Keyboard 1 Press the Microphone key on the keyboard to toggle enable or disable. (see screenshot below) The...
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Enable or Disable Touch by Finger on Touch Screen in Windows 11

Devices Enable or Disable Touch by Finger on Touch Screen in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable touch by finger for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A touch screen, or touchscreen, is an input device that enables you to interact directly with what is displayed, rather than using a mouse, touchpad, or other such devices (other than a stylus, which is optional for most modern touch screens). If your device (ex: laptop or tablet) has a touch screen, you can disable touch by finger without affecting other touch methods (ex: stylus pen). This will not affect touch input by finger on the lock screen and sign-in screen. Here's How: 1 Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you would like to do. To Enable Touch by Finger on Touch Screen This is the...
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Reset Quick Settings in Windows 11

General Reset Quick Settings in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset Quick Settings to default for your account in Windows 11. The lower right corner of Taskbar in Windows 11 has a button for Notification Center (Win+N) and Quick Settings (Win+A). Quick Settings is the place for you to manage common PC settings quickly and easily like Volume, Brightness, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Focus Assist. Directly above your Quick Settings, you will see media playback controls when playing music or videos in Microsoft Edge or streaming music in apps like Spotify. You can reset Quick Settings to default if it is not opening, or you just want to restore its default arrangement. EXAMPLE: Quick Settings (Win+A) in Windows 11 Here's How: 1 Click/tap on the Download button...
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