This tutorial will show you how to add Lock Drive to the context menu of all unlocked fixed and removable drives encrypted by BitLocker to lock the drive on demand 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.
You can turn on BitLocker to encrypt the operating system drive (Windows drive), fixed data drives (internal hard drives), and removable data drives (external hard drive or USB flash drive).
You can choose how you want to unlock an encrypted data drive: with a password or a smart card. For removable data drives encrypted...
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Cloud Rebuild Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use Cloud rebuild to perform a full clean reinstall of Windows 11 without USB media, without a custom image, and without depending on the health of the currently installed OS.- Brink
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Enable or Disable Point-in-time Restore in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the point-in-time restore feature in Windows 11.- Brink
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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.- Brink
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Disable Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to disable Windows Update from automatically downloading and installing updates in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Enable or Disable Hidden Feature Flags in Windows 11
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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media
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Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Learn about this picture" desktop icon when using Windows Spotlight as your desktop background for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10.- Brink
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
This tutorial will show you how to download an official Windows Server ISO or Windows 11 64-bit or ARM64 ISO file from Microsoft.- Brink
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Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade
This tutorial will show you how to do a repair install of Windows 11 by performing an in-place upgrade without losing anything.- Brink
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Clean Install Windows 11
This tutorial will show you step by step on how to clean install Windows 11 at boot on your PC with or without an Internet connection and setup with a local account or Microsoft account.- Brink
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to copy the link of a shared conversation, page, podcast, 3D model, or task from Copilot on web, Edge, and Copilot app on Windows 11.
Microsoft Copilot is your everyday AI companion, empowering you to achieve anything you can imagine.
When you sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account, you can share a Copilot conversation and/or page as a link. Once the link is shared, the recipient will see a copy of your conversation from the time the link was generated. If you continue the conversation, recipients will not see anything you added after the link was generated.
When you create a shared link, it can be accessed by anyone with the link.
You can copy the link of a shared Copilot conversation, page...
This tutorial will show you how to delete link(s) to revoke a shared conversation, page, podcast, 3D model, or task from Copilot on web, Edge, and Copilot app on Windows 11.
Microsoft Copilot is your everyday AI companion, empowering you to achieve anything you can imagine.
When you sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account, you can share a Copilot conversation and/or page as a link. Once the link is shared, the recipient will see a copy of your conversation from the time the link was generated. If you continue the conversation, recipients will not see anything you added after the link was generated.
When you create a shared link, it can be accessed by anyone with the link.
You can delete shared link(s) to revoke sharing...
Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable "Get image descriptions for screen readers" in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable "Get image descriptions for screen readers" in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way.
If you turn on Get image descriptions for screen readers in Edge, Microsoft Edge can detect images that lack useful descriptions and automatically generate them across multiple languages, including Spanish...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using Windows Studio Effects for a camera on Windows 11 Copilot+ PC.
Windows Studio Effects is the collective name of AI-powered video call and audio effects that are available on Copilot+ PCs and select Windows 11 devices with compatible NPUs. They include background blur, voice focus, eye contact: standard, and automatic framing, which are available on all Copilot+ PCs. In addition, Snapdragon® X Series devices come with creative filters, portrait light, and eye contact: teleprompter. All effects involve modifying the outbound and inbound audio and video feed to enhance communication. Windows Studio Effects require a device with a built-in camera: Copilot+ PCs using external camera...
This tutorial will show you how to move or restore the default location of the Desktop folder for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Desktop folder (shell:Desktop) is a component of the user profile that is used as a unified location for storing personal data. By default, the Desktop folder is a shell folder in the user's profile (%UserProfile%) that is used as a default storage location items on your desktop.
The desktop (Win+D) is your home screen and working space in Windows that contains the taskbar and any icons (ex: shortcuts, files, folders, etc...) you add to and arrange on the desktop.
If you like, you can move the Desktop folder and its content to a location you want it at instead.
If the current Desktop...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Auto HDR to enhance eligible games from SDR to HDR in Windows 11.
HDR content offers better brightness and color capabilities compared to traditional content (sometimes called standard dynamic range [SDR] content). Traditional content typically shows details in a bright part of a scene or a darker part of a scene but not in both parts at the same time. For example, if the shot focuses on a bright window in the scene, details in the shadow are lost.
Whereas HDR can show a wider range of colors and light and more details in between the extremes. Colors are more vivid and unique in HDR content. Additionally, bright parts of a scene are brighter while dark parts can be darker, and you...
This tutorial will show you how to restore a missing "Startup" option on the Apps page in Settings in Windows 11.
Startup apps are the apps that start automatically when you sign in to Windows 11.
You must be signed in as an administrator to restore the Startup Apps page in Settings.
EXAMPLE: Settings > Apps > Startup page
Here's How:
1 Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below.
Restore_Startup_apps_page_in_Settings.reg
https://www.elevenforum.com/attachments/restore_startup_apps_page_in_settings-reg.117767/?hash=224e33065d34add991826ad848dd81e0
(Contents of REG file for reference)
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]...
This tutorial will show you how to find and list all hard links, symbolic links, and junction points and their target source in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
There are three types of file links supported in the NTFS file system: hard links, junctions, and symbolic links. Otherwise known as Reparse Points.
Hard Links can only be created for files. Any changes to that file are instantly visible to applications that access it through the hard links that reference it. Hard links do not support UNC paths (network paths that begin with \\). Hard links to a file will not have a shortcut arrow icon on them.
Symbolic Links are soft links that are basically advanced shortcuts. You can create a symbolic link to a local or remote file, folder, or...
This tutorial will show you how to reset and re-register the Start menu for your account (current user) or all users in Windows 11.
The Start menu is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended. The Start menu contains shortcuts of all your apps, settings, and files. These do not get reset or cleared with you reset and re-register the Start menu.
If the Start menu is not opening or working properly, then resetting or re-registering the Start menu may help fix it.
If you get the Deployment failed with HRESULT: 0x80073D02, The package could not be installed because resources it modifies are currently in use error message below when running the command in option 1 or 2, you will need to kill the Windows Shell...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable AutoPlay for all drives for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
AutoPlay lets you choose an action for different kinds of media when you plug in a device or insert media. You can set AutoPlay to open different kinds of content, such as photos, music, and video on different kinds of media, such as drives, CDs, DVDs, cameras, and phones. For example, you can use AutoPlay to select an app that will automatically open photos on a removable drive when you plug it into your PC. With AutoPlay, you don't have to open the same app or reselect preferences every time you plug in a certain device.
When the Shell detects the insertion of new media or the attachment of a hot-plug device, the...
This tutorial will show you how to move or restore the default location of the Documents folder for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Documents folder (shell:personal) is a component of the user profile that is used as a unified location for storing personal data. By default, the Documents folder is a shell folder in the user's profile (%UserProfile%) that is used as a default storage location for saved documents.
If you like, you can move the Documents folder and its content to a location you want it at instead.
If the current Documents folder path is incorrect or is no longer available, you can use the Restore Default option to restore the default path.
Reference...
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