This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Empty folder context menu for folders for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
You can add a Empty folder context menu to permanently delete the file contents of a folder after a one time Y/N confirmation to prevent emptying the folder by mistake.
Subfolders and their contents will not be deleted. Only the file contents in a folder you right clicked on will get permanently deleted.
While you must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the context menu, all users can use the context menu.
EXAMPLE: Empty folder context menu
In Windows 11, you will need to click/tap on Show more options first by default, then click/tap on Empty folder.
Here's How:
1 Do step 2...
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Enable or Disable Drop Tray in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Drop Tray feature for all users in Windows 11.- Brink
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Transfer Files and Settings to New Windows 11 PC using Windows Backup app
This tutorial will show you how to transfer your files, settings, and preferences from your previous (old) Windows 10/11 PC to your new Windows 11 PC during Windows Setup.- Brink
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Disable Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to disable Windows Update from automatically downloading and installing updates in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Enable or Disable Hidden Feature Flags in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable hidden experimental feature flags in Windows 11.- Brink
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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media
This tutorial will show you how to create a bootable USB flash drive used to install Windows 11 with UEFI support.- Brink
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Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Learn about this picture" desktop icon when using Windows Spotlight as your desktop background for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10.- Brink
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Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to run the System File Checker (SFC) tool to repair missing, corrupted, and modified system files in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
This tutorial will show you how to download an official Windows Server ISO or Windows 11 64-bit or ARM64 ISO file from Microsoft.- Brink
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Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade
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Clean Install Windows 11
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Game Bar Compact Mode for your account 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.
Compact Mode simplifies Game Bar use, making it more intuitive and easier to navigate on small screens, Windows handhelds, and when playing with a controller.
When you open Game Bar with Compact Mode turned on, a single-widget view will be presented where you can access your Xbox gaming activities in one place.
If you turn on Game Bar Compact Mode, it will stay turned on whenever you open the Game Bar until turned off.
Features of Compact Mode:
Navigate with bumpers = When using a controller, you can switch...
This tutorial will show you how to view all AI components installed on your Windows 11 PC.
If your Windows 11 device (ex: Copilot+ PC) has a NPU, you will have a System > AI components page in Settings.
AI components are used on Copilot+ PCs and enable AI models to run locally, directly on the device.
You can see which AI component updates have been installed in Windows Update history.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26300.8553 (Experimental 25H2) for Insiders, Microsoft has made undocumented updates to AI components settings to include new subpages with more detailed information about models and an uninstall button.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/ai-components-release-information
Here's How...
This tutorial will show you how to turn off BitLocker for an encrypted drive in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature that integrates with the operating system and addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned drives and computers.
You can turn on BitLocker to encrypt the operating system drive (Windows drive), fixed data drives (internal hard drives), and removable data drives (external hard drive or USB flash drive).
When you turn off BitLocker for a drive encrypted by BitLocker, it will completely decrypt the drive.
It is required to unlock the BitLocker encrypted drive before being able to turn off BitLocker for the drive.
You...
This tutorial will show you how to manually run Storage Sense on demand in Windows 11.
Storage Sense can automatically free up drive space for you by getting rid of items that you don't need, like temporary files and items in your Recycle Bin.
If Storage Sense is turned on, you can select to automatically run Storage Sense Every day, Every week, Every month, or During low free disk space (default).
You can use Run Storage Sense now to free up drive space on demand.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-drive-space-with-storage-sense-654f6ada-7bfc-45e5-966b-e24aded96ad5
Here's How:
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Storage on the right side. (see screenshot...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off auto-unlock for a fixed or removable data drive encrypted by BitLocker for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature that integrates with the operating system and addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned drives and computers.
You can turn on BitLocker or Device Encryption to encrypt the operating system drive (Windows drive), fixed data drives (internal hard drives), and removable data drives (external hard drive or USB flash drive).
If BitLocker or Device Encryption has been turned on for the operating system drive, you can set BitLocker to automatically unlock fixed...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Suggested Actions for your account in Windows 11.
Suggested actions that appear when you copy a phone number or future date in Windows 11 are now deprecated. Microsoft is disabling this feature.
https://www.elevenforum.com/t/suggested-actions-when-copy-date-time-or-phone-number-now-deprecated-in-windows-11.31407/
Starting with Windows 11 build 25115 and build 22622.290, you can try out a new Suggested Actions feature for making everyday tasks quicker in Windows 11 through inline suggested actions. When you copy a date, time, or phone number, Windows will suggest actions relevant to you such as creating calendar events or making phone calls with your favorite apps.
Suggested Actions...
This tutorial will show you how to switch between quick view and full view in the Copilot app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Microsoft Copilot is your everyday AI companion that helps you to be smarter, more productive, more creative, and more connected to the people and things around you. Whether you want to learn how to code, plan an Influencer level vacation, or just need a little help writing a hard email, your everyday AI companion is there to help you get the job done like a pro. If you missed that meeting and need a quick recap or can’t figure out the tax code for your new side hustle, Copilot is there to sprinkle some AI pixie dust on the problem. There when you need it, Copilot works smoothly, seamlessly, and...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Alt + Spacebar keyboard shortcut to open and close Copilot quick view for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
This tutorial has been replaced by the one below:
https://www.elevenforum.com/t/enable-or-disable-alt-spacebar-shortcut-for-copilot-press-to-talk-in-windows-11.34184/
References:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/getting-started-with-copilot-on-windows-1159c61f-86c3-4755-bf83-7fbff7e0982d
https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2024/12/10/update-for-copilot-for-windows-begins-rolling-out-to-windows-insiders/
EXAMPLE: New quick view for Copilot for Windows with Copilot icon shown in the system tray
Here's How:
1 Open the Copilot app.
2 While in...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Windows edition and build watermark on the desktop for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
You can add a watermark on the bottom right corner of the desktop that displays the currently installed Windows edition and build release information for easy reference.
This will not affect the Windows Insider Preview Evaluation copy watermark on the desktop.
Option One: Add or Remove Windows Edition and Build Watermark on Desktop for Current User
Option Two: Add or Remove Windows Edition and Build Watermark on Desktop for All Users
EXAMPLE: Windows edition and build watermark on desktop
Add or Remove Windows Edition and Build Watermark on Desktop for Current...
This tutorial will show you how to show or hide the emoji and more panel icon on the taskbar system tray for your account in Windows 11.
The Emoji and more panel lets you insert emojis and symbols while you type.
Windows 11 build 22635.4580 (beta 23H2) includes a hidden experimental feature to show the emoji and more panel icon in the taskbar system tray. You can select to never show the icon, only show the icon while typing, or always show the icon.
⚠️ If you would like to try this experimental feature now, you can enable it using the command below with ViVeTool.
vivetool /enable /id:48504539
https://www.elevenforum.com/t/use-vivetool-to-enable-or-disable-hidden-features-in-windows-11.20291/
Once enabled using the command above...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Add or edit stickers desktop context menu for all users in Windows 11.
Desktop Stickers is a hidden feature in Windows 11 that allows you to choose and edit stickers for your wallpaper when using Windows Spotlight or a picture with Fill as your desktop background image.
Using the new sticker editor you can pick, place, and resize stickers as you like. It can be accessed through Settings or by right-clicking your desktop.
If you enabled Desktop Stickers, you can remove Add or edit stickers from the desktop context menu if wanted and still have access through Settings.
You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Add or edit stickers desktop context menu.
Desktop...
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