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Enable or Disable Experimental Agentic Features in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable experimental agentic features for all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26220.7262 (Dev and Beta), Microsoft has added a new Experimental agentic features toggle in the Settings app that allows agents to use new Windows agentic features. AI-powered apps help you automate everyday tasks—like organizing files, scheduling meetings, or sending emails—so you can spend less time on busy work and more time on what matters most. One powerful way apps are implementing AI today is by interacting with your apps and your files, using vision and advanced reasoning to click, type and scroll like a human would. One such experience is an experimental feature called Copilot...
System
Enable or Disable Copilot Discover on Widgets Board in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the Copilot Discover experience on the Widgets board for your account 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...
Apps
Enable or Disable Uninstall Apps from Start Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to uninstall apps from the Start Menu for all or specific users in Windows 11. By default, you can right click on an app in the Start Menu to see an Uninstall (if applicable) option in the context menu. You can remove the "Uninstall" context menu item from the Start Menu to prevent uninstalling apps from the Start Menu. This can be handy to prevent uninstalling apps by mistake from the Start Menu. You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable uninstalling apps from the Start Menu. This will not prevent users from uninstalling apps using other options. Option One: Enable or Disable Uninstall Apps from Start Menu for All or Specific Users in Local...
Apps
Enable or Disable Background Apps in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable let apps run in the background for your account or all users in Windows 11. In Windows 11, you can use apps that can continue to perform actions even when you are not actively in the app’s window. These are commonly called background apps. Some apps let you manage background activity, which determines what they can do when they’re in the background and not actively in use. Apps that can run in the background can send and receive notifications, sync information, and stay up to date. If you find that an app is using a lot of battery when running in the background, you can change the setting for apps that allow it. You can manage background apps permissions to Always, Power optimized...
Apps
Transfer Files and Settings to New Windows 11 PC using Windows Backup app
This tutorial will show you how to transfer your files, settings, and preferences from your previous (old) Windows 10/11 PC to your new Windows 11 PC during Windows Setup. The Windows Backup app includes a PC to PC migration experience to Transfer to a new PC. When you're setting up your new PC, this experience is designed to transfer your important data from your previous PC to your new one. This means you can start using your new PC with all your files, settings, and preferences intact. The PC Migration experience is only available to Microsoft accounts that don't have an existing backup. If your Microsoft account has an existing backup, you can restore it on the new PC during Windows Setup using the Windows restore experience like...
Backup and Restore
Add or Remove AI Actions Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the AI Actions context menu for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 262100.6725 (24H2), Microsoft is introducing AI actions in File Explorer. With AI actions in File Explorer, you can interact more deeply with your files by right-clicking to quickly take actions like editing images or summarizing documents. Like with Click to Do, AI actions in File Explorer allow you to stay in your flow while leveraging the power of AI to take advantage of editing tools in apps or Copilot functionality without having to open your file. AI actions in File Explorer are easily accessible. Gradually rolling out with Windows 11 build 26220.7344 (Dev & Beta), if there are no available...
Apps
Enable or Disable Text Suggestions in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off text suggestions for your account in Windows 11. You can turn on text suggestions in Windows to quickly complete challenging words and continue working efficiently. As you type, suggestions appear above your cursor, and you can easily select the one you want. Words are predicted based upon your spelling; as you type more letters, new and more accurate suggestions appear. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/enable-text-suggestions-in-windows-0bf313ca-c992-4173-aa5f-8341d3953498#WindowsVersion=Windows_11 Option One: Turn On or Off Text Suggestions in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Text Suggestions using REG file EXAMPLE: Text suggestions To insert a...
Time and Language
Enable or Disable Copilot Actions in Copilot app on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Copilot Actions in the Copilot app for your account in Windows 11. Starting with the Copilot app version 1.25112.74 and higher, Microsoft is rolling out Copilot Actions to Windows Insiders worldwide, excluding EEA,. Copilot Actions is an AI agent that completes tasks for you by interacting with your apps and files, using vision and advanced reasoning to click, type and scroll like a human would. This transforms agents from passive assistants into active digital collaborators that can carry out complex tasks for you to enhance efficiency and productivity – like updating documents, organizing files, booking tickets or sending emails. After you’ve granted the agent access, when...
Apps
Remove "Your searches might be slow because the index is not running. Click to turn on the index." in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to remove the "Your searches might be slow because the index is not running. Click to turn on the index." message banner at the top of File Explorer when searching for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Indexing the content of your PC helps you get faster results when your searching it for files, emails, or other local content. When you disable Search Indexing, you will see a Your searches might be slow because the index is not running. Click to turn on the index. message banner at the top of File Explorer when searching by default. You can permanently disable the message without having to enable Search Indexing. Option One: Remove "Your searches might be slow because the index is not...
General
Enable or Disable Share with Copilot Vision Controls on Taskbar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable start sharing with Copilot Vision from app on taskbar when hovering over an opened app window on the taskbar for your account in Windows 11. Copilot Vision on Windows lets you share any browser or app window on your screen and talking about it with Copilot. Copilot can then help analyze, offer insights, or answer your questions, coaching you through it aloud. Copilot can hear your voice and respond like a friend in a conversation. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.7309 (24H2) and build 26200.7309 (25H2), you can now share an open app window with Copilot directly from the taskbar. When you hover over an open app icon on the taskbar, a thumbnail preview of the app window appears...
Personalization
Enable or Disable Share any Window from Taskbar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to quickly share the content from open app windows directly from the taskbar for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22499, Microsoft added the ability to quickly share the content from open app windows directly from your taskbar to your meeting calls. This experience, also starting with Microsoft Teams, eliminates the need to flip back and forth across applications just to share or reshare a window. There are no interruptions to your meeting attendees or what they see on screen – share any open window during your call. When you are in a meeting call through Microsoft Teams, simply hover over the apps running on your taskbar and you will see a new...
Personalization
Open Touch Keyboard in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to open the Touch Keyboard in Windows 11. Windows 11 includes a touch keyboard you can click/tap on to enter text. This can be handy if you have a PC with a touchscreen without a physical keyboard. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-to-know-the-touch-keyboard-004f3d67-855b-27f0-6f7c-d5145f691181 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/prevent-the-touch-keyboard-from-appearing-e2b05375-908d-45ec-b7f7-729349a10c7a Option One: Open Touch Keyboard when Tap Text Field Option Two: Open Touch Keyboard when Tap Text Field with Pen Option Three: Open Touch Keyboard from Taskbar System Tray Icon Option Four: Open Touch Keyboard in Settings Option Five: Open Touch Keyboard from Game...
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