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Change Icon of Drive in Windows 11

Personalization Change Icon of Drive in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the icon of a drive to any icon for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A drive icon is a graphical representation of a drive in File Explorer > This PC. Windows will use a default icon for a drive based on what type of drive it is, such as a network drive, mapped drive, USB drive, internal drive, external drive, DVD drive, Windows drive, etc... If you like, you can use your own custom icon for a drive instead of the default icon assigned to the drive by Windows. Option One: Change Icon of Drive for Current User in Registry Editor Option Two: Change Icon of Drive for All Users in Registry Editor Option Three: Change Icon of Drive using autorun.inf File EXAMPLE...
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Enable or Disable Automatically Sign in Account at Startup in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Automatically Sign in Account at Startup in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable automatically sign in to a specific account at startup to boot directly to the desktop in Windows 11. By default at the startup of Windows 11, you need to dismiss the Lock screen, select the account you want to sign in to on the Sign-in screen, and sign in to the account using the selected sign-in option (ex: password, picture password, PIN (Windows Hello), facial recognition (Windows Hello), or fingerprint (Windows Hello). You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable automatically sign in to a specific account at startup. If you entered an incorrect password (not PIN) into netplwiz, you will get a The user name or password is incorrect. Try again. message at...
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Turn On or Off "Notify when apps request location" in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Turn On or Off "Notify when apps request location" in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "Notify when apps request location" for your account in Windows 11. The setting in this tutorial is no longer available in Windows 11. Microsoft operates a location service that helps determine the precise geographic location of your Windows device. The precise location of your device allows apps to give you directions, show shops and restaurants that are near you, and more. Many apps and services request location information from your device, and the Windows location service gives you control over which apps are allowed to access your precise location. Starting with Windows 11 build 25977 (Canary), Microsoft added a toggle to turn on or off "Notify when apps request location" to...
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Enable or Disable Extension Developer Mode in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Extension Developer Mode in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable extension developer mode in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Extensions, or add-ons, are simple tools that customize your browser experience and offer you more control in Microsoft Edge. Developer Mode in Microsoft Edge allows developers to load and test extensions without publishing them to the Edge Add-ons store. It enables features like loading unpacked extensions, debugging, and updating extensions during development. Microsoft strongly recommends turning off developer mode in Microsoft Edge when not needed for the following reasons: Extensions not verified or certified by Microsoft can be side loaded through developer mode and hence...
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Reset Recall in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Reset Recall in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset Recall to default for your account on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. Recall utilizes Windows AI Foundry to help you find anything you've seen on your PC. Search using any clues you remember or use the timeline to scroll through your past activity, including apps, documents, and websites. Once you've found what you're looking for, you can quickly jump back to the content seen in the snapshot by selecting the relaunch button below the screenshot. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4770 (24H2), Microsoft is adding the ability to reset Recall and all its data. When you reset Recall, it deletes all of your snapshots and resets all your settings for Recall. A reset won’t delete snapshots you’ve...
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Turn On or Off Show All Pins on Start Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Turn On or Off Show All Pins on Start Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show all pins on the Start menu for your account in Windows 11. The Start menu is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended. Sections within Start are also responsive so you can see more or less of your Pinned and Recommended sections. Have only a few pins? The Pinned section will shrink down to a single row and other sections will slide up. If you have a lot of pinned apps on your Start menu, they will not all show by default on the Start menu. You can select to "Show all" or "Show less" of your pinned apps on the Start menu on demand. Option One: Show More or Less Pinned Apps on Start on Demand Option Two: Turn On or Off "Show all pins by default" on Start...
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Hide or Show Most Used apps list on Start Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Hide or Show Most Used apps list on Start Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to show or hide the Most used list on the Start menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26200.5641 (Dev 24H2) and build 26120.4250 (Beta 24H2), Microsoft introduced a new redesigned Start menu. The new scrollable Start Menu is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended. The All apps section on the Start menu shows all your installed apps in either a Category, Grid, or List view. With All now on the top-level, apps are easily accessible without having to navigate to a secondary page. The new default Category view automatically groups your apps by category for quick access to your most used categories and apps. So, if your most used apps are...
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Enable or Disable Extensions in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

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

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable installed extensions for all or specific sites in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Extensions, or add-ons, are simple tools that customize your browser experience and offer you more control in Microsoft Edge. You can turn on or off specific installed extensions for all sites as needed in Microsoft Edge without needing to remove the extension. Starting with Microsoft Edge Canary builds, you can turn on or off all installed extensions for specific sites. When you turn on an installed extension, the extension's icon will be added to the toolbar next to the address bar by default. When you turn off an installed extension, the extension's icon will be...
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Change Folder Color in OneDrive on Windows 11

Personalization Change Folder Color in OneDrive on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change a folder color in OneDrive for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. OneDrive is built-in to Windows by default. With OneDrive, you can 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.live.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. You...
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Reset and Clear Microsoft Store Cache in Windows 11

Apps Reset and Clear Microsoft Store Cache in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to clear and reset the Microsoft Store cache for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store 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. If you are having issues with installing or updating apps from the Microsoft Store in Windows, it may be caused by an issue with the Microsoft Store cache. Reference...
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Enable or Disable Snap Layouts for Maximize Button in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Snap Layouts for Maximize Button in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing snap layouts when hovering over a maximize button for your account in Windows 11. The Snap windows feature in Windows allows you to automatically resize and arrange windows on your screen. Windows 11 includes a Snap Layouts feature that allows you to select how to snap the current window. Just hover your mouse over a window’s maximize button to see available snap layouts, then click on a zone to snap the window. You’ll then be guided to snap windows to the rest of the zones within the layout with guided snap assist. For smaller screens, you’ll be offered a set of 4 snap layouts. You can also invoke the snap layouts flyout with the Win + Z keyboard shortcut. Starting with...
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Enable or Disable Screen Curtain in Narrator in Windows 11

Accessibility Enable or Disable Screen Curtain in Narrator in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Screen Curtain feature in Narrator for your account in Windows 11. Narrator is a screen reader included with Windows 11 that describes what's on your screen. Narrator lets you use your PC without a mouse to complete common tasks if you’re blind or have low vision. It reads and interacts with things on the screen, like text and buttons. Use Narrator to read and write email, browse the internet, and work with documents. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4484 (24H2, Microsoft is gradually rolling out Screen Curtain in Narrator. The Screen Curtain feature in Narrator is designed to enhance privacy and focus for users who rely on screen reading. When activated, Screen Curtain...
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