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Find Application User Model ID (AUMID) of Installed App in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to find the Application User Model ID (aka: AUMID, AppUserModelId, or AppID) of installed apps in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows uses Application User Model ID values to identify and differentiate applications for switching, launching, telemetry, and other functions. AUMID are unique to each installed application, and independent of the installation path or the application's display name. To configure Assigned Access, which is the Configuration Service Provider (CSP) used to create a kiosk or dedicated device, you must use the AUMID of the apps installed on a device. You can also use the AppID to open an app or create an app shortcut: Open: shell:AppsFolder\<AppID> Shortcut/command: explorer...
Apps
Reset All Task Manager Settings to Default in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to reset all Task Manager setting back to default for your account in Windows 11. Task Manager can be used to view and manage your processes, performance statistics, app history, startup apps, users, processes details, and services in Windows 11. You can reset all Task Manager settings back to default all at once instead of each one manually. This can be handy if you don't know what the default settings are. Option One: Reset All Task Manager Settings to Default using Keyboard Shortcut Option Two: Reset All Task Manager Settings to Default in Task Manager Settings Reset All Task Manager Settings to Default using Keyboard Shortcut 1 Press and hold the Ctrl + Shift + Alt keys while opening Task...
General
Add or Remove Share Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Share context menu from files for your account or all users in Windows 11. When you right click on one or more selected files, click/tap on Show more options, and click/tap on Share, you will then be able to share the file(s) using nearby sharing or an app of your choice. This remove Share from the old Shift+Right Click context menu, after you click/tap on Show more options. This will also remove Share from the command bar (toolbar) at the top of the new Show more options context menu. This will not remove Share from within the new Show more options context menu though. Option One: Add or Remove "Share" Context Menu for Current User Option Two: Add or Remove "Share" Context...
Network and Internet
Edit Saved Passwords in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to edit saved website passwords in Microsoft Edge for your account 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. When you visit a website that requires you to sign in, Microsoft Edge will ask if you want your user name and password remembered. The next time you visit the site, the browser will automatically finish filling in your account info. Sometimes the URL for a website may change, or you changed your username...
Browsers and Mail
Change Font in Registry Editor in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change or reset the default font used by Registry Editor for all users 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. You can change the font used by Registry Editor to any installed font for Windows. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/about-the-registry You must be signed in as an administrator to change the font in Registry Editor. Option One: Change Font in Registry Editor Option Two: Reset Font to...
Apps
Switch to Local Account from Microsoft Account in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to switch to a local account from a Microsoft 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 local account from a Microsoft 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...
Accounts
Add or Remove Address Bar in Registry Editor in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the address bar in Registry Editor for your account 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. The address bar in Registry Editor lets you see the current registry key path, and copy the path if wanted. You can also paste or type paths into the address bar and press enter to open that registry key path location in Registry Editor. Pressing the Ctrl + L OR Alt + D keys in Registry Editor will set focus to the address bar...
Apps
Reset Registry Editor Default Position, Size, and Layout in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you to reset to default the open position, size, last key, and layout view of the Registry Editor window for your account 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. Whenever you close Registry Editor, its current position, size, layout view, and currently opened key is saved by default so Registry Editor will open the exact same way as last closed the next time you open it. If you like, you can reset Registry Editor so it will open to its default...
Apps
Backup and Restore Favorites in Registry Editor in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to backup and restore favorites in Registry Editor 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. You can add registry keys you frequently check or edit to your Favorites list in Registry Editor to make it easier to open them from. You can back up (export) your favorites in Registry Editor to save them, and restore (import) them to your account or another account to share. Reference...
Backup and Restore
Add or Remove Favorites in Registry Editor in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add and remove favorites in Registry Editor for your account 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. You can add registry keys you frequently check or edit to your Favorites list in Registry Editor to make it easier to open them from. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/about-the-registry Option One: Add Registry Key to Favorites Option Two: Remove Registry Key from Favorites Option Three: Manually...
Apps
Boot to Advanced Startup (WinRE) in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to boot to the advanced startup (WinRE) in Windows 11. The Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is a companion operating system installed alongside Windows 11, typically in a separate partition, that can help with troubleshooting, recovery, or booting from external media, such as a USB stick. Advanced startup enables you to perform these actions: Start recovery (aka: Windows RE or WinRE), troubleshooting, and diagnostic tools. Boot from a disk (ex: USB or DVD) or device (UEFI only) Access the PC's UEFI firmware Restore Windows from a system image Choose default operating system to boot to on PC if multiple operating systems are installed WinRE tools: Automatic repair and other troubleshooting tools...
System
Enable or Disable OneDrive Personal Vault
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Personal Vault for your OneDrive account. Personal Vault is a protected area in OneDrive where you can store your most important or sensitive files and photos without sacrificing the convenience of anywhere access. Your locked files in Personal Vault have an extra layer of security keeping them more secured in the event that someone gains access to your account or your device. Personal Vault is available from OneDrive on the web, the mobile app, and from your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. You’ll need to set it up separately on each device where you want to use it. Personal Vault automatically locks after a period of inactivity and then you need to unlock it to get at your files...
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