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Add or Remove Accounts Settings context menu in Windows 11

Accounts Add or Remove Accounts Settings context menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Accounts Settings" desktop context menu for all users in Windows 11. If you need to access the Settings > Accounts page often, then you can add the "Accounts Settings" desktop context menu to make it easier and faster to directly open the Accounts, Your info, Sign-in options, Linked devices, Your accounts, Family, Windows Backup, Other users, Access work or school, or Passkeys pages in Settings. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the "Account Settings" context menu. EXAMPLE: Account Settings desktop context menu with underlined access keys You will need to click/tap on Show more options first by default, then click/tap on Accounts Settings. Here's...
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Delete User Account in Windows 11

Accounts Delete User Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to delete a user account to remove it from your Windows 11 PC. Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings. You can add a local user account (an offline account) or Microsoft account for a user to sign in to the PC with. If you have a user account on your PC that is not being used or no longer needed, you can permanently remove it by deleting it. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/add-or-remove-accounts-on-your-pc-104dc19f-6430-4b49-6a2b-e4dbd1dcdf32 You must be signed in as an administrator to delete a user account. You...
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Sign out of Windows 11

Accounts Sign out of Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to sign out of your account or other users in Windows 11. 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. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/user-account-access-in-windows-8f1f3c05-e479-4e9a-666b-90091d052aaf https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/sign-out-of-windows-346925bb-024c-cd86-7a53-9066242a9ed3 Option One: Sign out of your Account from Start Menu Option Two: Sign out of your Account from Win+X Quick Link Menu Option Three: Sign out of your Account from Alt+F4 Shut Down Windows Dialog Option Four: Sign out of your Account from...
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Enable or Disable Passkey Managers in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Passkey Managers in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off passkey managers available to save passkeys to for your account in Windows 11. Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient method to logging into websites and applications compared to passwords. Unlike passwords, which users must remember and type, passkeys are stored as secrets on a device and can use a device's unlock mechanism (such as biometrics or a PIN). Passkeys can be used without the need for other sign-in challenges, making the authentication process faster, secure, and more convenient. You can use passkeys with any applications or websites that support them, to create and sign in with Windows Hello. Once a passkey is created and saved with Windows Hello, you can use your...
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Enable or Disable Enhanced Sign-in Security in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Enhanced Sign-in Security in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Enhanced Sign-in Security for all users in Windows 11. Windows Hello enables biometrics or PIN authentication, eliminating the need for a password. Biometric authentication uses facial recognition or fingerprint to prove a user's identity in a way that's secure, personal, and convenient. Malicious users and attackers constantly try to come up with new ways to access your device and access sensitive information. To stop them, you need a secure sign-in process that begins at the biometric sensor, and ends where your profile is stored. Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) provides an additional level of security to biometric data with the use of specialized hardware and software...
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Switch to Microsoft Account from Local Account in Windows 11

Accounts Switch to Microsoft Account from Local Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to switch to a Microsoft account from a local account to sign in to Windows 11 with instead. You can sign in to Windows 11 with a local account or a Microsoft account. However, you can easily switch between using a local account or a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 11. When you switch to a Microsoft account from a local account, your account will still use the same profile folder. It will not affect the name of your account's profile folder name. Signing in to Windows 11 with a Microsoft account lets you: Download apps from the Microsoft Store. Get your online content in Microsoft apps automatically. Sync settings online to make PCs look and feel the same - like your browser history, account...
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Enable or Disable Built-in Administrator Account in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Built-in Administrator Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the built-in Administrator account in Windows 11. Windows 11 includes a hidden built-in Administrator account that serves as the local system administrator with elevated rights by default without needing Run as administrator or UAC (User Account Control) for elevation approval. The built-in Administrator is not protected by a password by default, but you can add a password to the account to help prevent unauthorized users from signing in to the account. The built-in "Administrator" account is basically the same as a normal administrator account with UAC turned off. The Administrator account can create other local users, assign user rights, and assign permissions. The Administrator...
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Create and Save Passkey for Website in Windows 11

Accounts Create and Save Passkey for Website in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to create a passkey for a website and save the passkey in Windows 11. Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient way to sign in. With passkeys, you can use Windows Hello to sign in with a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint, making the authentication process faster and more convenient than ever before. And if you're on the go, you can even use your phone or tablet to sign in by scanning a QR code or via Bluetooth. Passkeys are the future of authentication, and for good reason. They're easy to use and intuitive, eliminating the need for complicated password creation processes and the hassle of remembering them. Plus, they're unique to each website or application, so you don't have to worry about...
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Delete Passkey for App or Website in Windows 11

Accounts Delete Passkey for App or Website in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to delete passkeys saved for apps and websites on your Windows 11 device. Microsoft believes that the future is passwordless. Passkeys will allow you to replace passwords when you sign into a web site or application that supports them. Passkeys represent a future where bad actors will have a much harder time stealing and using your credentials when signing into a web site or application. Passkeys are phish-resistant, recoverable, and faster for users. Enroll and use passkey to sign into apps and websites: Microsoft is improving the passkey experience for Windows users. You can now go to any app or website that supports passkeys to create and sign in using passkeys with the Windows Hello native...
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Remove Linked Devices from your Microsoft Account

Accounts Remove Linked Devices from your Microsoft Account

This tutorial will show you how to remove linked Windows 10 or Windows 11 PCs and Xbox consoles devices from your Microsoft account. When you sign in to a device with your Microsoft account, that device will get added and linked to your Microsoft account. When you add a device to your Microsoft account, you can access online features for your device from your Microsoft account devices page at Microsoft. If you no longer use a device or sign in to the device with your Microsoft account, you can remove the device from your Microsoft account devices list to unlink it. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/remove-a-device-from-your-microsoft-account-dda2c664-9d57-e5db-acf0-67f14d5fdf3c...
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View All User Accounts on Windows 11 PC

Accounts View All User Accounts on Windows 11 PC

This tutorial will show you different ways to see all user accounts on your Windows 11 PC. Windows allows adding multiple user accounts to use the same device, enabling each user to have their own settings, documents, and applications. Other than user accounts (local and Microsoft) you added, Windows also includes hidden built-in and system/service accounts by default. Seeing a list of all accounts on the computer can be useful for troubleshooting and to make sure you know about them. Option One: View All User Accounts on Sign-in Screen Option Two: View All User Accounts in Settings Option Three: View All User Accounts in Control Panel Option Four: View All User Accounts in netplwiz Option Five: View All User Accounts in Local...
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Enable or Disable Require Sign-in on Wakeup in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Require Sign-in on Wakeup in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable to require sign-in on wakeup from sleep, hibernate, or Modern Standby for all users in Windows 11. To help secure your PC, Windows requires users to sign in on wakeup from sleep, hibernate, or resuming from Modern Standby (if supported) by default. You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable require sign-in on wakeup. Option One: Turn On or Off Require Sign-in on Wakeup from Modern Standby in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Require Sign-in on Wakeup from Modern Standby using REG file Option Three: Turn On or Off Require Sign-in on Wakeup from Sleep or Hibernate in Settings Option Four: Turn On or Off Require Sign-in on Wakeup from Sleep or Hibernate using...
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