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Windows How-To
Windows settings, shortcuts and everyday tasks explained step by step for Windows 11 and Windows 10.
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Log on as a batch job: how to grant the right in Windows
Grant the Log on as a batch job right for scheduled tasks and service accounts with Local Security Policy, Group Policy or secedit, and…
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How to access the WindowsApps folder in Windows 11 and 10
The WindowsApps folder holds Microsoft Store apps and is locked by default. See how to find it, open one app’s folder safely with PowerShell,…
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How to convert BMP to JPG in Windows without extra software
Convert BMP to JPG in Windows 11 and 10 with Paint, the Photos app, or a short PowerShell command for whole folders, and know…
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How to schedule an automatic shutdown in Windows 11 and 10
Set a shutdown timer with the shutdown command, cancel it, or shut down at the same time every day with Task Scheduler in Windows…
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How to open Command Prompt as administrator in Windows 11 and 10
Six quick ways to open Command Prompt as administrator in Windows 11 and 10, how to check the window is elevated, and what to…
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How to run sfc /scannow in Windows 11 and 10 (and read the results)
Run sfc /scannow the right way in Windows 11 and 10: open an admin window, run DISM first, understand each result message and see…
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How to force Windows Update to check and install updates
Force Windows Update on Windows 11 or 10: check manually, resume paused updates, get early updates, use the Installation Assistant or install a single…
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Component Services (dcomcnfg) in Windows: what it is and how to open it
What the Component Services administrative tool does in Windows 11 and 10, four ways to open it, and how to change DCOM permissions safely.
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Volume serial number: how to find and change it in Windows
How to find a drive’s volume serial number in Windows 11 and 10 with vol or PowerShell, how it differs from the disk’s hardware…
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How to format a USB drive to FAT32 in Windows 11 and 10 (even over 32 GB)
How to format a USB drive to FAT32 in Windows 11 and 10 with File Explorer, the format command or DiskPart, including drives larger…