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Add Open Desktop Background File Location context menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Open desktop background file location on the desktop context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can change your desktop background in Windows 11 to be a picture, solid color, a slideshow, or Windows Spotlight. You can add a Open desktop background file location context menu to find and open directly to the image file location of your current picture, slideshow, or Windows Spotlight desktop background with the image selected. This can make it easy to find and save the current desktop background image as wanted. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Open desktop background file location context menu, but all users can use this context menu...
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Disable "Show more options" context menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable having to click on "Show more options" to see the full context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. When you right click on an item in Windows 11, you will see a new modern condensed context menu with Show more options (Shift+F10) at the bottom you have to click on to see all available options. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/finding-items-in-the-file-explorer-context-menu-2c458eb5-d27a-4b69-9301-60df221caaa0 If you use the context menu a lot, then you will most likely find having to click on Show more options annoying anytime you need more options. Pressing the Shift + F10 keys while having something selected will open the "Show more options"...
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Change Recycle Bin Icon in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the empty and full Recycle Bin icons for your account in Windows 11. The Recycle Bin provides a safety net when deleting files or folders. When you delete any of these items from a drive, Windows places it in the Recycle Bin and the Recycle Bin icon changes from empty to full. When you delete a file to the Recycle Bin, the Recycle Bin will automatically refresh to show the full icon. When you empty the Recycle Bin, the Recycle Bin will automatically refresh to show the empty icon. You can change the default empty and full Recycle Bin icons to use a custom .ico file you want instead. Please feel free to share your custom Recycle Bin icons in a reply post below. Option One: Change or...
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Enable or Disable Share Any Window from Taskbar with Virtual Assistant in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "Share any window from my taskbar with virtual assistant" 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 with a new Share with Copilot button beneath this...
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Add or Remove "Extract All" Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Extract All" context menu item for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you right click on a .zip, .tar, .tar.gz, .tar.bz2, .tar.zst, .tar.xz, .tgz, .tbz2, .tzst, .txz, .rar, .7z, .Gzip, .bzip2, Zstandard, and more compressed file, you will see Extract All in the context menu by default that allows you to extract all files at once from within the compressed file. When you select a .zip, .tar, .tar.gz, .tar.bz2, .tar.zst, .tar.xz, .tgz, .tbz2, .tzst, .txz, .rar, .7z, .Gzip, .bzip2, Zstandard, and more compressed file in File Explorer, you will see Extract all on the command bar (toolbar) by default that allows you to extract all files at once from within the...
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Add or Remove "Add to Favorites" Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Add to Favorites context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22593, Quick access in File Explorer (Win+E) is now called Home. The name Quick access has been repurposed for the pinned/frequent Folders section, and Pinned files is now called Favorites to align with Office and OneDrive. Recent and pinned files (Favorites) displayed in Home are now searchable using the search box in File Explorer even if they are not local files, so you can find Office files recently shared with you. Home in the navigation pane is the default homepage of File Explorer (Win+E) that allows you to quickly access and view your pinned/frequent locations (Quick...
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Change Screen Saver Grace Period to Require Sign-in in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the screen saver grace period to how many seconds you want applied for all users Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you turn on and set up using a screen saver in Windows, it will start when user activity has been idle for a specified "wait" period of time. You can check On resume, display logon screen to require sign in on resume from the screen saver. When you check On resume, display logon screen for screen saver password protection, it is not effective immediately. There is a 5 second delay by default between the time that the screen saver locks the computer and the time password protection is required. During this screen saver grace period interval, you are able to resume from the screen...
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Add or Remove Pin to Quick access Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Pin to Quick access context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. Quick access in the navigation pane of File Explorer (Win+E) allows you to quickly access and view your pinned locations, frequent folders, and recent files from one location in Quick Access. You can Pin to Quick access and Unpin from Quick access items. These locations include local and network files files (build 22557), folders, drives, libraries, OneDrive, This PC, Recycle Bin, etc... Starting with Windows 11 build 22593, Quick access is now called Home. The name Quick access has been repurposed for the pinned/frequent Folders section and Pinned files is now called Favorites to align with Office and...
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Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to restore the classic File Explorer with Ribbon for your account or all users in Windows 11. File Explorer in Windows 10 has a ribbon, tabs, and a title bar with color. The ribbon includes common tasks, such as copying and moving, creating new folders, emailing and zipping items, and changing the view. The tabs change to show extra tasks that apply to the selected item. You can hide or show the ribbon on demand. In Windows 11, Microsoft made File Explorer modern with a clean look and brand-new command bar instead of the ribbon. If you prefer, you can restore the classic File Explorer with ribbon in Windows 11. Option One: Temporarily Open File Explorer with Ribbon Option Two: Create Shortcut to...
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Change Default System Font in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the default system font for all users in Windows10 and Windows 11. A font is a graphical representation of text that may include a different typeface, point size, weight, color, or design. Windows 11 uses the Segoe UI font as the default system font. This font is used for icons, menus, title bar text, File Explorer, and more. You must be signed in as an administrator to change the default system font. Changing the default system font will not affect Microsoft Store apps and modern UI items like Settings and Start menu. Option One: Change Default System Font Option Two: Restore Default System Font EXAMPLE: Default "Segoe UI" vs changed "Arial Bold" system font in File Explorer...
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Add or Remove Settings context menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove a Settings desktop context menu for all users in Windows 11. Settings is a central hub for managing various aspects of your PC. It offers a simple interface to customize and control your Windows device, ensuring a more personalized and efficient experience. You can add a Settings desktop context menu to make it easier and faster to directly open the Home, System, Bluetooth & devices, Network & internet, Personalization, Apps (Installed apps), Accounts, Time & language (Date & time), Gaming (Game Bar), Accessibility, Privacy & security, or Windows Update page in Settings. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Settings context menu. EXAMPLE: Settings desktop...
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Add or Remove Gallery in File Explorer Navigation Pane in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Gallery in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, Microsoft is introducing Gallery, a new feature in File Explorer designed to make it easy to access your photo collection. The content in Gallery is the same as what you see in the All Photos view in the Photos app. Your most recently taken photos appear at the top of Gallery. This includes photos from your phone if you have OneDrive Camera Roll Backup set up. Gallery displays the contents of the Pictures library. When you include a folder, the files appear in the Gallery but continue to be stored in their original locations. You...
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