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Complete List of Rundll32 Commands in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you a complete list of rundll32 commands that can be used to create shortcuts of or directly open various dialogs and wizards in Windows 11. Rundll32 loads and runs 32-bit dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) that can be used for directly invoking specified functions. You can create a shortcut using a rundll32 command in the table below that you can Pin to Start, Pin to taskbar, or use where you want. You can press the Ctrl + F keys to search the table below. Function Rundll32 command About WindowsRundll32.exe shell32.dll,ShellAbout Add Network Location WizardRundll32 %SystemRoot%\system32\shwebsvc.dll,AddNetPlaceRunDll Add a deviceRundll32.exe shell32.dll,SHHelpShortcuts_RunDLL AddPrinter Add Standard...
General
Remove Duplicate Favorites in Microsoft Edge in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to quickly remove all duplicate favorites in Microsoft Edge at once for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can keep track of the websites you visit frequently by adding them as favorites in Microsoft Edge. You can organize these favorites into folders how you like. Instead of manually searching and removing any duplicate favorites in Microsoft Edge, you can use the Remove duplicate favorites setting to remove them all at once. When you choose to Remove duplicate favorites, any duplicate favorites with the same name and URL found inside the same folder will be automatically removed leaving only one favorite. If favorites with the same name and URL are not in the same folder, they will not be...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable Generative Fill in Paint app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Generative Fill feature in the Microsoft Paint app for all users in Windows 11. The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format. Generative Fill in Microsoft Paint allows you to enhance your artwork or any images by adding AI-generated objects seamlessly into selected areas, opening up endless creative possibilities. With generative fill, you can make edits and additions with just a few words while maintaining the existing art style of your project. Whether you’re a...
Apps
Change Default Drag and Drop Action in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the default drag and drop action to always copy, move, or create shortcut for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you drag and drop files and folders in Windows, they will get moved or copied by default based on the source and destination locations. If you drag and drop a file/folder from a location on one drive to another drive, then the default action will be to copy the file/folder to the drop location. If you drag and drop a file/folder from a local location to a network location, then the default action will be to copy the file/folder to the drop location. If you drag and drop a file/folder from or to a CD/DVD or Blu-ray, then the default action will always be to copy the...
Personalization
Change URL of Favorites in Microsoft Edge in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the URL address of a favorite in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can keep track of the websites you visit frequently by adding them as favorites in Microsoft Edge. You can organize these favorites into folders how you like. Occasionally, you may need or want to change the URL address of an existing favorite to update it. If you are signed in to Microsoft Edge with your Microsoft account and turned on sync favorites, then any favorite you change the URL for will automatically sync and get changed on all devices you sign in to Microsoft Edge with the same Microsoft account with sync favorites turned on. Option One: Change URL of Favorite in Microsoft Edge...
Browsers and Mail
Rename Favorites in Microsoft Edge in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to rename a favorite or Favorites folder in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can keep track of the websites you visit frequently by adding them as favorites in Microsoft Edge. You can organize these favorites into folders how you like. Occasionally, you may need or want to rename an existing favorite or folder. If you are signed in to Microsoft Edge with your Microsoft account and turned on sync favorites, then any favorite or folder you rename will automatically sync and get renamed on all devices you sign in to Microsoft Edge with the same Microsoft account with sync favorites turned on. Option One: Rename Favorite or Folder in Microsoft Edge from Favorites Bar...
Browsers and Mail
Sign in or Sign out of Microsoft Edge in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to sign in or sign out of a profile in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Signing into Microsoft Edge with a Microsoft account will enable syncing your browsing data across all your devices signed-in to Microsoft Edge with the same Microsoft account. When you sign in to sync to Microsoft Edge, you can easily browse the web from any of your devices, keep your favorites organized, and always pick up right where you left off. When you’re signed in, Microsoft Edge syncs your favorites, passwords, history, extensions, settings, open tabs, autofill form entries (such as your name, address, and phone number), payment info, and other data types across the devices you use with this...
Browsers and Mail
Customize DLNA Media Streaming Settings in Windows 10 and Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to customize DLNA media streaming settings for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. DLNA media streaming allows you to share media from your account's personal Music, Pictures, PlayLists, and Videos folders to other users (same computer), computers, and DLNA supported devices on your network. It also allows you to receive media from other computers and DLNA supported devices. If you turned on DLNA media streaming, you can choose what is streamed by default to all or specific computers and devices on your network. Option One: Customize Default Media Streaming Settings Option Two: Customize Media Streaming Settings for Specific Device Customize Default Media Streaming Settings The default...
Network and Internet
Delete Theme in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to delete a theme in Windows 11. A theme is a combination of the desktop background, lock screen background, colors, sounds, and mouse pointers. You can delete a saved custom .theme, saved .deskthemepack, theme from Microsoft, theme from Microsoft Store, Windows default theme, or high contrast theme you no longer want. Option One: Delete Theme for Current User in Settings Option Two: Delete Theme for Current User in Control Panel Option Three: Delete Theme for Current User in File Explorer Option Four: Delete Windows Default Theme in File Explorer for All Users Option Five: Delete High Contrast Theme in File Explorer for All Users Delete Theme for Current User in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I)...
Personalization
Use Recall with Snapshots in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use Recall with snapshots of your activity to find and jump back into what you have seen before on your Windows 11 Copilot+ PC. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2415 (Dev) and build 26100.3902 (RP) on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, you can try out the Recall (Preview) feature. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2510 (Dev), Microsoft is expanding the preview of Recall to Windows Insiders on AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs. Recall was introduced earlier this year, with the ability to enable you to quickly find and jump back into what you have seen before on your PC. You can use an explorable timeline to find the content you remember seeing before. You can also use semantic powered search...
Apps
Check Drive for Errors with CHKDSK (Check Disk) in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to run CHKDSK to check a drive for file system errors in Windows 11. Checking your drives for errors every once in a while can help fix some performance issues. Drive errors can usually be caused by bad sectors, improper shutdowns, bad software, corruption, physical damage, etc... CHKDSK (Check Disk) checks the file system and file system metadata of a volume (drive) for logical and physical errors. The chkdsk command is used to check the integrity of the file system on the hard drive and make necessary fixes. The command can also fix bad sectors on your hard drive. Bad sectors are divided into "Soft bad sectors" and "Hard bad sectors". "Soft bad sectors" are logical bad sectors, and chkdsk can easily...
Devices
Enable or Disable BitLocker to Unlock OS drive at Startup with PIN and USB in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable BitLocker to unlock the operating system drive at startup with a PIN or USB flash drive in Windows 10 and Windows 11. BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature that integrates with the operating system and addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned drives and computers. New files are automatically encrypted when you save them to a drive encrypted by BitLocker. However, if you copy these files to another drive or a different PC not encrypted by BitLocker, the files are automatically decrypted. BitLocker checks the PC during startup for any conditions that could represent a security risk (for example, a change to...
Privacy and Security

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