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Open Multiple Instances of Registry Editor in Windows 11

Apps Open Multiple Instances of Registry Editor in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to open multiple instances of Registry Editor (regedit) in Windows 10 and Windows 11. System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup. When you try to run regedit.exe or use Shift+regedit.exe to open more than one instance of Registry Editor, you will discover nothing happens and only one instance will open by default. Opening more than one instance of Registry Editor can be helpful for multitasking or side by side comparison. EXAMPLE: Registry Editor Here's How: 1...
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Collapse All or Specific Keys in Registry Editor Tree in Windows 11

Apps Collapse All or Specific Keys in Registry Editor Tree in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to collapse and close all or specific registry keys and branches in the Registry Editor (regedit) tree in Windows 10 and Windows 11. System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup. If you use the Find and Find Next feature in Registry Editor to search for keys, values, and data, it can expand (open) several keys and branches on the tree for you to collapse (close) afterwards if wanted. Option One: Close and Collapse All Keys at Once in Registry Editor Option...
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Check What is New in Notepad app in Windows 11

Apps Check What is New in Notepad app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to check what's new in the Notepad app in Windows 11. Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly. Starting with Notepad version 11.2512.10.0 for Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, Microsoft is introducing a new welcome experience in Notepad designed to help users discover and learn about the app’s latest and most useful features. This dialog provides a quick overview of what’s possible in Notepad and serves as a helpful starting point for both new and returning users. You can close it anytime and revisit it later by clicking the megaphone icon in the top-right corner of the toolbar. Reference...
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Install or Uninstall Built-in Sysmon in Windows 11

Apps Install or Uninstall Built-in Sysmon in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to install or uninstall the built-in Sysmon for all users in Windows 11. System Monitor (Sysmon) is a Windows system service and device driver that, once installed on a system, remains resident across system reboots to monitor and log system activity to the Windows event log. It provides detailed information about process creations, network connections, and changes to file creation time. By collecting the events it generates using Windows Event Collection or SIEM agents and subsequently analyzing them, you can identify malicious or anomalous activity and understand how intruders and malware operate on your network. The service runs as a protected process, thus disallowing a wide range of user mode...
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Enable or Disable Purchase Sign-in for Microsoft Store app in Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable Purchase Sign-in for Microsoft Store app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off requiring a password (sign-in) to buy something in the Microsoft Store app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store app from the ground up in Windows 11, making space for more content, keeping the user experience simple and responsive. It will help you discover and install the best apps, games, movies and even special offers – like unique movie discounts for Xbox Game Pass members. All the content in the Microsoft Store is tested for security, family safety and device compatibility. The Microsoft Store app in Windows asks for sign-in approval (ex: password) every time you buy something by default. This can be useful to prevent unauthorized...
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Use Freeform Rotate feature in Paint app on Windows 11

Apps Use Freeform Rotate feature in Paint app on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to use the freeform rotate feature on an image in the Paint app 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. Starting with the Paint app version 11.2601.391.0, Microsoft has introduced freeform rotate, a highly requested feature that gives you more control when editing your artwork. You can now rotate shapes, text, and any active selection to any angle. You can try using freeform rotate in your artwork to adjust elements exactly the way you want and add more flexibility to...
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Check for App Updates via Windows Update in Windows 11

Apps Check for App Updates via Windows Update in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to check for app updates in Settings via Windows Update in Windows 11. The App Updates page is no longer available in Settings. Starting with Windows 11 build 26220.7344 (Dev & Beta), the Unified Update Orchestration Platform (UOP) is starting to roll out. UOP makes app updates more consistent and predictable, with fewer interruptions. Insiders will see a new page in Settings > Apps > App Updates, where they can check update progress and take action if needed. How it Works Apps will register with UOP via APIs. UOP triggers a registered app to scan, download and install updates based on user activity and system state. Apps continue to utilize their own backend for acquiring updates. Apps report update...
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Restore Windows Photo Viewer app in Windows 11

Apps Restore Windows Photo Viewer app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to restore the Windows Photo Viewer app to have available to select in Default apps and Open with for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Photo Viewer is a basic lightweight image viewer program that was included in Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. Windows Photo Viewer allows you to access the properties of an image, print the image, email the image, burn the image to disc, delete image, copy image, rotate image, manually scroll between previous and next images in a folder, and play a slide show of images from within a folder. Windows Photo Viewer was hidden and replaced by the more modern Photos app in Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11. If you like, you can restore...
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Enable or Disable Personalized Ads in Copilot app on Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable Personalized Ads in Copilot app on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off whether you see personalized ads in the Copilot app for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities. When you sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account Copilot uses your Microsoft account to provide personalized assistance and access by default to a wide range of features. For example, saving and syncing your Copilot chat history on all devices you sign in to Copilot with the same Microsoft account. If you are signed in to Copilot with your Microsoft account, you can control whether you see personalized ads in Copilot and other Microsoft services. If you choose to continue seeing...
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Find All Installed Apps and Programs in Windows 11

Apps Find All Installed Apps and Programs in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to find and view a list of all installed apps and programs in Windows 11. Desktop apps are traditional programs installed by a user. These will not be an app from the Microsoft Store. Windows apps are apps installed by a user from the Microsoft Store. Each Microsoft account owns their own apps. Provisioned apps are apps included with Windows 11, and automatically installed when a new user signs in to Windows the first time. They are per-user apps, and typically installed in the "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps" folder. These are also available in Microsoft Store for a user to reinstall if needed. Reference...
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Save Information to Copilot Memory

Apps Save Information to Copilot Memory

This tutorial will show you how to manually save information to Copilot memory for your Microsoft account. Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities. When you sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account Copilot uses your Microsoft account to provide personalized assistance and access by default to a wide range of features. For example, saving and syncing your Copilot chat history on all devices you sign in to Copilot with the same Microsoft account. When personalization and memory is turned on (default), memory from conversations, Bing and MSN activity, and any inferred interests will be used to personalize your experience with Copilot. Copilot picks up on...
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Delete Copilot Memory

Apps Delete Copilot Memory

This tutorial will show you how to delete saved Copilot memory for your Microsoft account. Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities. When you sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account Copilot uses your Microsoft account to provide personalized assistance and access by default to a wide range of features. For example, saving and syncing your Copilot chat history on all devices you sign in to Copilot with the same Microsoft account. When personalization and memory is turned on (default), memory from conversations, Bing and MSN activity, and any inferred interests will be used to personalize your experience with Copilot. Copilot picks up on important details from...
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