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Restore Classic Start Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Restore Classic Start Menu in Windows 11

The method in this tutorial no longer works starting with Windows 11 build 22000.65. The Start menu contains shortcuts of all your apps, settings, and files. Windows 11 comes with a new Start menu without live tiles. If you do not like the new Start menu in Windows 11, you can restore the classic Start menu similar to the Windows 10 Start menu. This tutorial will show you how to restore the classic Start menu for your account in Windows 11. EXAMPLE: Default and classic Start menu in Windows 11 Here's How: The downloadable .bat files below will modify the DWORD value in the registry key below. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced Start_ShowClassicMode DWORD 0 or <delete> = Default...
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Change Taskbar Icon Alignment in Windows 11

Personalization Change Taskbar Icon Alignment in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change how your icons are positioned on the taskbar for your account in Windows 11. Icons on the taskbar are center aligned by default in Windows 11 instead of to the left like in previous Windows. You can choose icon alignment for every taskbar position. Top-aligned or centered when the taskbar is on the left or right, and left-aligned or centered when the taskbar is on the top or bottom. Option One: Change Taskbar Icon Alignment in Settings Option Two: Change Taskbar Icon Alignment using REG file Option Three: Change Taskbar Icon Alignment in Registry Editor Change Taskbar Icon Alignment in Settings 1 Open Settings (WIn+I). 2 Click/tap on Personalization on the left side, and click/tap on...
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Open Copilot Chat Settings in Windows 11

Apps Open Copilot Chat Settings in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to open the chat settings for Copilot on Web, Edge, and app in Windows 11. The Microsoft Copilot app is an AI here to give advice, inspiration, and help when you need a hand. You can start a conversation to get clear answers to tough questions, turn ideas into images, or polish your writing until it shines. On new Windows 11 PCs, the Copilot app should already be installed by default. You can find the Copilot app pinned to the taskbar or on the Start menu. Signing into Copilot using your personal Microsoft Account gives you access to your chat history, image creation, longer conversations, voice interactions, and other Copilot features. You can change Copilot settings to customize it how you like on...
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Enable or Disable Personalize Advertising and Experiences in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Personalize Advertising and Experiences in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable personalize advertising and experiences in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser included in Windows 11 is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. You can turn on or off Allow Microsoft to save your browsing activity including history, usage, favorites, web content, and other browsing data to personalize Microsoft Edge and Microsoft services like ads, search, shopping and news.. If turned on, Microsoft Edge...
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Enable or Disable Extensions in Microsoft Edge InPrivate Browsing on Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Extensions in Microsoft Edge InPrivate Browsing on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable allowing specific installed extensions in InPrivate browsing mode in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. InPrivate browsing is a private browsing mode in Microsoft Edge. No browsing history, download history, cookies and site data, nor form fill data are remembered. Microsoft Edge saves downloaded files and any new favorites created while browsing InPrivate. Microsoft Edge will automatically delete your browsing history, cookies, and site data, as well as passwords, addresses, and form data when you close all InPrivate windows. InPrivate browsing doesn’t keep you safer from malicious websites or provide additional ad blocking. Websites can still personalize...
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Add or Remove Tab Search Button in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Add or Remove Tab Search Button in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Tab Search button on the tab bar in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10. 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. You can stay focused and save time with tab search in Microsoft Edge. Whether you're managing research for work or juggling multiple tasks at home, tab search helps you instantly find any open or recently closed tab. You can...
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Change What Happens When Press and Hold Copilot Key for 1 Second in Windows 11

Apps Change What Happens When Press and Hold Copilot Key for 1 Second in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change what happens when you press and hold the Copilot key for 1 second for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft Copilot is your everyday AI companion, empowering you to achieve anything you can imagine. When you open Copilot with a Single Press of the Copilot key or Win+C shortcut, Copilot opens or restores to Full Window by default. You can change this to either Full Window or Quick View. You can activate Copilot Voice at any time in Windows by holding the Copilot key or the Windows key + C for 1 - 2 seconds. The Copilot Voice interface will appear, Copilot will play an audio greeting, and you can have a voice conversation with Copilot. You can also use this interface to mute or end your...
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Restore Default Services in Windows 11

System Restore Default Services in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to restore missing or messed up default services in Windows 11. Services are an application type that runs in the system background without a user interface. Services provide core operating system features (such as printing, networking, remote access, File Explorer, Windows Search, updates, etc.) and apps to operate as intended. Startup Type for services Automatic - A service in this state will start at boot time. Some services, when no longer required, will also automatically stop when not needed. If you find you do not need a service, place it into Manual or Disabled. Automatic (Delayed Start) - A service in this state will start just after boot time. Some services, when no longer required, will also...
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Sync Any Folder to OneDrive in Windows 11 and Windows 10

Apps Sync Any Folder to OneDrive in Windows 11 and Windows 10

This tutorial will show you how to sync any folder to OneDrive for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. By default, you can choose folders in your OneDrive folder...
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Move or Restore Default Location of Pictures Folder in Windows 11

General Move or Restore Default Location of Pictures Folder in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to move or restore the default location of the Pictures folder for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Pictures folder (shell:My Pictures) is a component of the user profile that is used as a unified location for storing personal data. By default, the Pictures folder is a shell folder in the user's profile (%UserProfile%) that is used as a default storage location for saved pictures, images, screenshots, and camera roll. If you like, you can move the Pictures folder and its content to a location you want it at instead. If the current Pictures folder path is incorrect or is no longer available, you can use the Restore Default option to restore the default path. Option One: Move Location...
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Open and Use Edit Command Line Text Editor in Windows 11

Apps Open and Use Edit Command Line Text Editor in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to open and use the Edit command line text editor in Windows Terminal in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.6725 (24H2) and build 26200.6725 (25H2), Windows now includes Edit, a text editor you can use from the command line in Windows Terminal. Edit is open source and is also available on GitHub. The need for a default CLI text editor in 64-bit versions of Windows motivated Microsoft to build Edit. Microsoft choose to build a modeless editor to provide a low barrier of entry for new users. References: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/edit/ https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/edit-is-now-open-source/ You can reload this page to replay the GIF images below. Here's How...
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Switch to Microsoft Account from Local Account in Windows 11

Accounts Switch to Microsoft Account from Local Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to switch to a Microsoft account from a local account to sign in to Windows 11 with instead. You can sign in to Windows 11 with a local account or a Microsoft account. However, you can easily switch between using a local account or a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 11. When you switch to a Microsoft account from a local account, your account will still use the same profile folder. It will not affect the name of your account's profile folder name. Signing in to Windows 11 with a Microsoft account lets you: Download apps from the Microsoft Store. Get your online content in Microsoft apps automatically. Sync settings online to make PCs look and feel the same - like your browser history, account...
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