Tag: Windows 11

The article instructs on how to delete a restore point in Windows 11 to free up disk space. While helping to revert to a functional version of Windows during issues, restore points can consume considerable space. Deleting is not recommended and expanding storage is preferred. However, if necessary, restore points can be deleted through System…

This article provides a guide for students and new users to reset the AutoPlay settings in Windows 11. AutoPlay allows users to set default actions for specific media or devices attached to a Windows computer. The post includes steps on how to reset these settings to their original defaults using the Control Panel app.

This post guides students and new users on how to run File Explorer as an administrator on Windows 11. By default, it opens with normal privileges. The tutorial provides two methods: finding the explorer app in the C:\Windows folder to run as an administrator, or running it through the Task Manager. The user’s account must…

The post provides a step-by-step guide for students and new users on how to hide specific folders from Windows Search results in Windows 11. This feature allows customization of search results in order to prevent unnecessary system slowdowns by hiding unwanted content. This involves navigating to System Settings, and specifically to the Searching Windows settings…

The post guides users through the process of enabling or disabling automatic sign-in after an update in Windows 11. When enabled, Windows saves the user’s sign-in credentials and uses them automatically to finish installing updates. This feature can be managed through the Windows System Settings under ‘Sign-in options.’ It is exclusively applied during updates, with…

The post guides on enabling or disabling Windows Update Delivery Optimization in Windows 11. This feature allows PCs to receive and send updates and Microsoft Store apps to other computers, expediting the update process. However, for privacy concerns, Windows Update Delivery Optimization can be turned off, restricting update downloads to Microsoft’s servers only.

The article provides a guide for changing or moving the Windows Updates SoftwareDistribution folder in Windows 11. This is useful when running low on storage space, as updates can fail to install due to space limitations. The guide instructs how to create a new folder in a larger partition, stop the Windows Updates service, and…

This text provides a guide on how to change a Microsoft account’s name from the online profile page. The user can manipulate his/her Microsoft account name at any time. The guide also shows how to navigate to the “edit name” section, enter the new name, confirm it, save it, and finally sign out, then again…

The post provides a guide on how to burn a CD or DVD on Windows 11. Although less popular due to cheaper, larger capacity thumb drives, burning a CD/DVD remains an option for content backup or transfer. The process involves inserting a blank disc into an optical drive and following the provided instructions to burn…