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Reset and Clear Pinned Items on Taskbar in Windows 11

General Reset and Clear Pinned Items on Taskbar in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset and clear all pinned items on the taskbar for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The taskbar in Windows 11 shows the Start menu, Search, Task View, Widgets, Chat, File Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Store buttons (icons) aligned to the center by default. The taskbar will also show the icon of the app for any window you have open. If you like, you can pin an app to the taskbar to always show the app's icon on the taskbar whether the app is open or not. Pinning an app to the taskbar makes it easier to open the app on demand from the taskbar. EXAMPLE: Pinned items on taskbar Here's How: 1 Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe). 2 Navigate to the key below in the left pane of...
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Replace, Skip, or Keep Both Files in File Name Conflict Dialog in Windows 11

General Replace, Skip, or Keep Both Files in File Name Conflict Dialog in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to replace, skip, or keep both file versions being copied or moved in a file name conflict dialog box for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you copy or move files/folders from one location to another in Windows and the destination has files with the same names, you will get a file name conflict dialog that allows you to either replace all file name conflicts in the destination location, skip copy/move all file name conflicts to the destination location, or copy/move and keep both versions of files in the destination location. Starting with Windows 11 build 26080 (Canary and Dev), when extracting files, if there is a file name conflict you can now choose to apply your selected action (skip...
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Move or Restore Default Location of Music Folder in Windows 11

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

This tutorial will show you how to move or restore the default location of the Music folder for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Music folder (shell:My Music) is a component of the user profile that is used as a unified location for storing personal data. By default, the Music folder is a shell folder in the user's profile (%UserProfile%) that is used as a default storage location for saved music or audio files. If you like, you can move the Music folder and its content to a location you want it at instead. If the current Music 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 of Music Folder in Properties Option Two...
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Open Jump Lists in Windows 11

General Open Jump Lists in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to open Jump Lists for apps for your account in Windows 11. Jump Lists are available when you right click on an app on the taskbar or Start Menu that supports having a jump list. Jump Lists are lists of app specific tasks or items you can quickly open or get to for every day usage. Jump Lists can include pinned items, recent items, frequent items, tasks, and/or websites recently opened in the app. Items pinned to an app's jump list will appear at the top of the jump list for quick access. Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.4000 (Beta) and build 26120.1843 (Dev), Microsoft is beginning to try out showing jump lists when you hover your mouse cursor over apps on the taskbar that have jump lists and are...
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Export List of Scheduled Tasks in Windows 11

General Export List of Scheduled Tasks in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to export a list of all, only disabled, only enabled, or only running scheduled tasks in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Task Scheduler service allows you to perform automated tasks on a chosen computer. With this service, you can schedule any program to run at a convenient time for you or when a specific event occurs. The Task Scheduler monitors the time or event criteria that you choose and then executes the task when those criteria are met. A task is the scheduled work that the Task Scheduler service performs. A task is composed of different components, but a task must contain a trigger that the Task Scheduler uses to start the task and an action that describes what work the Task Scheduler will...
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Add or Remove Libraries in File Explorer Navigation Pane in Windows 11

General Add or Remove Libraries in File Explorer Navigation Pane in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Libraries in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 11. Libraries are virtual containers which provide users with a single coherent view of their files even when those files are stored in different locations. A library can contain files and folders stored on the local computer or in a remote storage location. Libraries present a simpler view of the underlying storage system because, to the user, the files and folders in a library are displayed in one single view location, no matter where they are actually physically stored. In File Explorer, users interact with libraries in ways similar to how they would interact with other folders. Libraries are...
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Complete List of Rundll32 Commands in Windows 11

General Complete List of Rundll32 Commands in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you a complete list of rundll32 commands that can be used to create shortcuts of or directly open various dialogs and wizards in Windows 11. Rundll32 loads and runs 32-bit dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) that can be used for directly invoking specified functions. You can create a shortcut using a rundll32 command in the table below that you can Pin to Start, Pin to taskbar, or use where you want. You can press the Ctrl + F keys to search the table below. Function Rundll32 command About WindowsRundll32.exe shell32.dll,ShellAbout Add Network Location WizardRundll32 %SystemRoot%\system32\shwebsvc.dll,AddNetPlaceRunDll Add a deviceRundll32.exe shell32.dll,SHHelpShortcuts_RunDLL AddPrinter Add Standard...
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Open Quick Settings in Windows 11

General Open Quick Settings in Windows 11

This tutorial will show different ways on how to open Quick Settings in Windows 11. Quick Settings (Win+A) gives you quick access from the taskbar corner to commonly used settings and apps like Volume, Brightness, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Rotation lock, Battery saver, Accessibility, Night light, Mobile hotspot, Nearby sharing, Cast, and Project. Directly above your Quick Settings, you will see media playback controls when playing music or videos in Microsoft Edge or streaming music in apps like Spotify. Starting with Windows 11 build 25967 (Canary), build 26052.1100 (Dev), and build 26100.712 (RP), Microsoft is trying out a scrollable view of quick settings to some Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel as part of evaluating...
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Add Empty Folder context menu in Windows 11

General Add Empty Folder context menu in Windows 11

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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Resize Image in Windows 11

General Resize Image in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to resize an image in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use the built-in Paint and Photos apps to resize an image by percentage or pixels. Paint also allows you resize an image with or without maintaining the aspect ratio. Resizing an image without maintaining the aspect ratio could cause the image to become distorted though. Option One: Resize Image in Paint app Option Two: Resize Image in Photos app Resize Image in Paint app 1 Open the image you want to resize in the Paint app. 2 Click/tap on the Resize and skew button (Ctrl+W) in the Ribbon "Image" tools area. (see screenshot below) 3 Select (dot) Percentage or Pixels for how you want to resize the image. (see screenshots below step 6)...
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Enable Recycle Bin for Removable Drives in Windows 11

General Enable Recycle Bin for Removable Drives in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable the Recycle Bin for removable drives for all users in Windows 11. The Recycle Bin provides a safety net when deleting files or folders. When you delete any of these items from a hard disk, Windows places it in the Recycle Bin and the Recycle Bin icon changes from empty to full. If you have multiple hard drives, partitions, or an external hard drive connected to your PC, each drive will have its own hidden $Recycle.Bin system folder and Recycle Bin settings. Removable drives, such as USB flash drives and memory cards, do not have a Recycle Bin by default. Files deleted from removable drives are permanently deleted since they do not go to the Recycle Bin. You can enable the Recycle Bin for...
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Use Summary View in Task Manager as Desktop Widget in Windows 11

General Use Summary View in Task Manager as Desktop Widget in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to use the Summary View in Task Manager as a desktop performance widget for your account in Windows 11. Task Manager can be used to view and manage your processes, performance statistics, app history, startup apps, users, process details, and services in Windows 11. When you have the Performance page open in Task Manager, you can enable the Summary View to show your available CPU, Memory, Disk, Ethernet, Bluetooth, WiFi, and GPU performance and usage as a desktop widget that can be set to always be on top. You can move the Summary View desktop widget anywhere you want to monitor it at on your desktop. You can drag the borders of the Summary View desktop widget to resize it how you want. EXAMPLE...
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