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Remove Shared Files in File Explorer Home in Windows 11

General Remove Shared Files in File Explorer Home in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to remove files shared with your Microsoft account in File Explorer Home in Windows 11. File Explorer > Home provides you with quick access to files that have been shared with you on the Shared tab item. If you are signed into Windows with your Microsoft account, you will be able to view files that have been shared with your account, such as email, Teams chat, OneDrive, etc. If you are a commercial customer who is signed-in with your Microsoft Entra ID account, you will additionally be able to view files that they have shared with others. File Explorer Home now offers on-hover actions for faster file management. Hovering over a file with your mouse in File Explorer Home will display commands like Open...
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Add or Remove Control Panel in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove Control Panel in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Control Panel in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 11. You can use Control Panel to change settings for Windows. These settings control nearly everything about how Windows looks and works, and you can use them to set up Windows so that it's just right for you. When you open the Control Panel, you can select to view the Control Panel in either the Category, Large icons, or Small icons view. The Control Panel is in the process of being deprecated in favor of the Settings app, which offers a more modern and streamlined experience. While the Control Panel still exists for compatibility reasons and to provide access to some settings that have not...
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Complete List of Environment Variables in Windows 11

General Complete List of Environment Variables in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you a complete list of default environment variables that can be used to reference standard directories and parameters in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Environment variables are a set of dynamic named values that can affect the way running processes will behave on a computer. The variables can be used both in scripts and on the command line. Environment variables makes it easy when certain standard directories and parameters need to be referenced but where the actual locations or names can vary from computer to computer. The variable (ex: "%UserProfile%" for command and "$Env:UserProfile" for PowerShell) is used as a type of shortcut of the value (ex: "C:\Users\<username>"). There are two types of environment...
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Add or Remove "Give access to" context menu in Windows 11

Network and Internet Add or Remove "Give access to" context menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Give access to context menu for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Give access to context menu makes it easy for a user to grant access to share their selected files, folders, and libraries with other users registered on the PC. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/experience/connectivity-networking/file-sharing-over-a-network-in-windows Option One: Add or Remove "Give access to" Context Menu for Current User Option Two: Add or Remove "Give access to" Context Menu for All Users EXAMPLE: "Give access to" context menu You will need to click/tap on Show more options first by default, then click/tap on Give access to. Add or...
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Uninstall or Reinstall Xbox Game Bar in Windows 11

Gaming Uninstall or Reinstall Xbox Game Bar in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to uninstall or reinstall the Game Bar for your account or all users in Windows 11. You can open the Game Bar to take control of all your favorite gaming activities while playing on your Windows 11 device. The Home Bar is the bar at the top of the Game Bar screen. Your favorites will appear on the Home Bar for quicker access to widgets. The Controller Bar is a view of the Game Bar that allows you to quickly access games and apps using any Xbox controller. Uninstalling the Game Bar app will remove the ability to open the Game Bar (Win+G). Option One: Uninstall Game Bar for Current User Option Two: Uninstall Game Bar for All Users Option Three: Reinstall Game Bar for Current User EXAMPLE: Game...
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Enable or Disable Show Tab Preview on Hover in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Show Tab Preview on Hover in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing a tab preview when hovering on a tab 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. Microsoft Edge will show a tab preview on hover by default, but you can turn this off if wanted. Option One: Turn On or Off Show Tab Preview on Hover in Microsoft Edge for Current User in Settings Option...
Browsers and Mail
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Add or Remove My Apps within Xbox app Library in Windows 11

Gaming Add or Remove My Apps within Xbox app Library in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove "My Apps" in Library of the Xbox app for your account in Windows 11. The Xbox app for Windows is where you can go to play and manage PC gaming content on your Windows device. Whether you’re an Xbox Game Pass member, or you’ve bought titles from the Microsoft Store, your games await in the app. Xbox Insiders enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview will be the first to experience the new My Apps feature in the Xbox PC App on Windows 11 PCs and handhelds. You can conveniently access your games and essential third-party applications, such as browsers, gaming utilities, or storefronts, all within the Xbox PC app. New updates are rolling out for Xbox on PC and handheld that make it easier to...
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Install or Uninstall Windows Media Player Legacy app in Windows 11

Apps Install or Uninstall Windows Media Player Legacy app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to install or uninstall the "Windows Media Player Legacy" app for all users in Windows 11. Windows 11 includes the new Windows Media Player app from the Microsoft Store by default. Windows 11 also includes the old Windows Media Player Legacy desktop app if you prefer to use it instead of the newer Media Player app. The Windows Media Player Legacy EXE file is located at: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe" References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/Windows/Apps/WindowsMediaPlayer/troubleshoot-windows-media-player-errors https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/Clipchamp/stream-pages/using-video-player-settings-to-control-playback-experience...
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Enable or Disable Xbox app Compact Mode in Windows 11

Gaming Enable or Disable Xbox app Compact Mode in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Xbox app Compact Mode for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Xbox app for Windows is where you can go to play and manage PC gaming content on your Windows device. Whether you’re an Xbox Game Pass member, or you’ve bought titles from the Microsoft Store, your games await in the app. Compact Mode is a feature available via the Xbox app on PC that enhances your gaming experience by providing a more intuitive user interface on smaller screens, including Windows handhelds. Reference: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/08/compact-mode-continues-evolving-in-the-xbox-app-on-pc/ EXAMPLE: Xbox app Compact Mode on and off Here's How: 1 Open the Xbox app. 2 Click/tap on the...
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Close and Remove Multiple Desktops in Windows 11

Virtualization Close and Remove Multiple Desktops in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to close multiple virtual desktops to remove them for your account in Windows 11. You can add multiple desktops to group apps for productivity, entertainment, or whatever you choose. Multiple desktops are also great for keeping unrelated, ongoing projects organized, or for quickly switching desktops before a meeting. When you are finished with a virtual desktop, you can close it to remove it. When you close a desktop, all open windows on that desktop automatically get moved to the desktop on its adjacent left side. Option One: Close and Remove Multiple Desktops using Keyboard Shortcut Option Two: Close and Remove Multiple Desktops using Close Button Option Three: Close and Remove Multiple Desktops...
Virtualization
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Enable or Disable Minimize Xbox app to Taskbar System Tray at Startup in Windows 11

Gaming Enable or Disable Minimize Xbox app to Taskbar System Tray at Startup in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off minimize the Xbox app as a notification icon to the taskbar system tray at startup for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Xbox app for Windows is where you can go to play and manage PC gaming content on your Windows device. Whether you’re an Xbox Game Pass member, or you’ve bought titles from the Microsoft Store, your games await in the app. When you have the Xbox app set to automatically run at startup, you can turn on or off having the Xbox app launched minimized to the system tray at startup. References: https://www.xbox.com/en-us/apps/xbox-app-on-pc https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/games-apps/game-setup-and-play/about-xbox-app-for-windows EXAMPLE: Xbox app...
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Enable or Disable Show Battery Estimated Time Remaining in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Show Battery Estimated Time Remaining in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing the battery estimated time remaining for all users in Windows 11. If you have a Windows 11 device that runs on battery power, you can check the battery status to see the estimated time and percentage remaining battery life left to know when to charge the battery. If you only want to see the percentage of remaining battery, you can disable showing the estimated time remaining. You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable showing the battery estimated time remaining. EXAMPLE: Battery estimated time remaining on taskbar and Settings Here's How: 1 Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you want. Enable Show Battery Estimated Time...
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