The complete idiot's guide to Windows 11 | How to do EVERYTHING

[@johnf-no3kb]

Hi Scott, Idiot here. Thank you so much , I`ve just ordered a W11 AOI PC, so found this very very useful and well explained. It makes a nice change to hear from an expert who doesn`t automatically assume everyone else is an expert. Thank you.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

My pleasure. Glad i could help 👍

[@gumtree3050]

Excellent tutorial. Greatly appreciated. It seems you are one of the few that can speak fluently with NO NONSENSE on the layman level with clear and concise detail that even I could follow, unlike some others that insert useless "info" with a whole heap of stupid "carry-on". I have gone back and watched every single video you have made recently and I can find nothing in any of them that I disagree with. All your commentary, tips and tricks just make sense and have purpose.Full stop. Please keep up the good work. From an Aussie..THANK YOU!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Wow, thanks Mate! I really appreciate that! 💪 ❤️🍺

[@ChrisBanks-tx6in]

Thank You for putting this out there for computer illiterate individuals like myself. My old Dell finally took a dump on me and I had to get a new Dell and of course it came with Windows 11 and I know absolutely nothing about it with the exception of being able to access KZbin thankfully. I subscribed and liked your video so I can "Hopefully" come back and take baby steps until I get the hang of what I'm dealing with. As a side note I already learned from your video how to increase the Font size so I'm not straining my poor tired old eyes to read what I'm typing.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Music to my ears! ❤️👍

[@earlanderson5841]

Thank you for this great video. I will be using the Win 11 soon. Since I am in my mid 70s I did not grow up with computer skills like my kids , and grandkids so we are truly ignorant about the whole process. You did a great job of teaching. I will most likely be revisiting this video over and over.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I hope so! Let me know if I can answer anything specific for you that I didn't cover here

[@lindablasingame2438]

YES! Agree with U completely!! I too am in my 70s. Best help ive seen yet!! Thanks so much!!!!😊

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@lindablasingame2438 thank you ❤️

[@kansaidan2302]

Very helpful overview of windows . . . The TROUBLESHOOTERS in windows hardly ever work for me and can be frustrating. My wife is a novice user. She asked me why Microsoft does 'changes' and 'updates' without notification that make her computing experience worse. I informed her that MS has been doing this for years, and it's how they irritate users.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Almost like they enjoy aggravating their base 😂🤷‍♂️

[@Eric-dh2hn]

Really appreciate you a lot, just got a pc with windows 11 in it today and definitely needed some advice. Thank you for the time you took to make this video!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I appreciate that! Hope you got some value from it 👍

[@woofinu]

Thank you. There is nothing very tricky about this, but every system has their own way and place to put something we need to do, and when we can't find it... Your video was a big help.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I appreciate that! 💪

[@joelsheffield9583]

Good tutorial! Thanks. The”show more options” fix is what I really wanted.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

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[@randywild6900]

I didn't see this. Can you tell me where it is on the video?

[@olderendirt]

I just got Windows 11 on a new laptop and it's very intimidating to me so there's a lot of helpful information in this video. I watched it straight through and will break it down into manageable amounts. Subbed to your channel, too. Thanks!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you! Glad to help!

[@PilgrimFL]

Thanks so much for the thorough guidance on using Windows 11. The hack to fix the context menu is brilliant!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

👍👍👍 glad you got value from it!

[@andrerobichaud]

This is such a great video! I just bought a PC after using a Mac for 10 years. Over time I forgot a lot of what Windows can do. Thanks to this video, all of a sudden it all came back! You are very clear, concise and easy to understand. Thank you for taking the time to do this video. 5 stars all the way!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Wow, thank you! Much appreciated 👍

[@andrerobichaud]

@@AskYourComputerGuy Keep on going, I'll be following!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@andrerobichaud awesome!

[@khhhch]

Thanks!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

So appreciated!!! ❤️

[@an645]

I just powered up my new ASUS Windows 11 Vivobook yesterday and got my toes a little wet by creating the recovery USB and looking around a bit. I had downloaded this video a few weeks ago when I knew I was going to upgrade. I just finished watching it, and this video is GOLD to me. I will be able to watch it on my current laptop while executing the settings on the ASUS. As this video is invaluable to me, it will not be deleted because I know I will need to refer to it often in the next few weeks and thereafter from time to time. I can't thank you enough. I have watched and downloaded quite a few of your excellent videos lately. You have become my go-to for computer help.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

That is so nice of you to say! Thank you for the continued support ❤️👍

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

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[@an645]

@@studiouskid1528Oh great! Just what I needed to hear. Boot error? Bricks the PC? Keep windows recovery on? Now I have to research those things so I halfway know what to do in the event any of them happen. However, forewarned is forearmed, and I can thank you for that.

[@Paulzpc]

I have a few friends who hate Windows 11, I think I'm the only person in my circle who likes the OS I don't mind the start menu, I have to admit I'm still learning it, this video is necessary for a lot of folks because it is a bit frustrating, thank you great video.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@pinoconte]

Hi Scott, First I'd like to say Thank You so much for this tutorial. This has been such a big help, I hope someday you could make another one on this subject that you think would help us newbies.😊😊

[@AmberZak83]

This is really helpful. Thank you. I’m a Mac user and have been most of my life. Last pc I had was windows xp. Just got a gaming pc, so this is really helpful.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad to help!

[@paulmcwilliams1709]

I just want to Thank you for this video! As a guy who knows very little about computers this video helps me out a lot! I learned that I have a lot to learn! So keep making these videos because I need all the help I can get, and I really appreciate it!!! 😊👍

[@paulmcwilliams1709]

Thanks again!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it! 💪

[@svanterunewahlstrom9476]

Excellent, straightforward and very helpful. Many thanks.

[@SpiritintheSky.]

A magnum opus, fluently explained, that must be helping countless others. Thank you very much.

[@SpiritintheSky.]

I should have said "... that must be helping countless others TOO." (!)

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I appreciate that very much :)

[@SpiritintheSky.]

Thank YOU, sir. @@AskYourComputerGuy

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@SpiritintheSky. 👍💪🍺

[@dpc111]

Expecting a new W11 machine in a couple days and I'm doing a little preparing. Excellent Video.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Excellent, glad I could help 👍

[@MaryJMilner]

Thorough and Informative. Good for those updating their Windows program. Thanks - I know that I will watch this frequently as I update my Windows versions.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@heinrichsiples966]

Cheers for that Scott. just retuning to Windows after being away on Linux for the past decade. Things just seemed to be annoying me that I could not do, but alas here lies the answer. Yes much I knew but the couple things I was having trouble with, now sorted. Good job.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad it helped you out! 👍

[@georgegilbert7347]

Very nicely done with good content. I am preparing to upgrade my home computers to W11. This video gives me a good idea of what to expect as I get into W11. For reference, I am a retired engineer and computer professional (since 2013); I have not made a serious effort to keep up in the past several years so your video bridged the gap in my knowledge quite well. Thank you.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You're very welcome! 👍

[@lou08071]

Thank you! I just got a new computer and restored the classic right-clic context menu feature. I found the new version in Windows 11 extremely annoying!

[@WildlifeUKNatureByGlenO]

Great share, a decent (more than decent actually) no nonsense information video without blasting music and gimmicks. I needed this video, and because of that, you have another subscriber. Best wishes from England. 👍

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Brilliant! Cheers, mate!

[@Brabbo-55]

I have to agree, your tutorials are quite astounding, with total clarity, and with the ease to follow, and understand. Truely great tutorials, Thank you very much.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You're very welcome!

[@metalfenix]

Thank you for the restore classic right-click context menu trick, I really needed that. I subbed right away.

[@serenadenphoto]

For me as an old Mac user this video was awesome. I recently installed Windows 11 on an Intel NUC to use for development. Your video really help me get started. Thank you!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you! I knew there would be a handful of people (like you) who had a specific need for it. I appreciate the comment 👍

[@dlerious77]

I just got a new PC laptop, after years using a Chromebook and this video was a very good refresher as well as tutorial to new features as well as old. Thanks

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You're welcome! ❤️

[@Qadiii.804]

You have done justice to explaining windows 11 eloquently. Thanks

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you, I appreciate that so much! 👍

[@AlexandraSiemel]

Thanks!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you for the support!!! 👍

[@AlexandraSiemel]

I am an old woman living on a small farm in the interior of Brazil. I was lost in Windows 11 but needed to learn it because support for Windows10 is ending. Your video was very understandable and clear...dropped my stress level to normal...HUGE THANKS!! 🤗

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@AlexandraSiemel thank you so much for the comment and the support! Glad I was able to keep your blood pressure down ❤️

[@rager-69]

Heh heh, dial-up is a very specialized use case. As a Network Engineer, I have installed COM servers with built-in modems to allow console access to network device console ports, especially to remote sites. If I needed to do late night updates, changes or troubleshooting, sometimes VPN access wasn't available, or I would need to see the device console during boot. A dial-up connection was crucial when network connection wasn't available.

[@rager-69]

Good video. I'm surprised you didn't mention how to pin folders for Quick access in File Explorer. It's very handy for folders that are important/convenient, especially those that are a hassle to navigate to or you forget exactly where they reside.

[@rager-69]

Another one: how to turn off the default group by. I like the old way of seeing all the files together and clicking on the column headings to change sort options. I know how to turn off group by, but maybe others would like to know.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Great tip! I'll add it to a future "make Windows simple" upcoming video!

[@DS-fi4hf]

This is out of date now. Many things don't look like this in W11, though I appreciate you taking the time to create this video. I'm sure many people benefited from it when it was current!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you. Every time Microsoft provides a feature update, seems like a ton changes. But for people new to Windows 11, I still think it's a good starting point

[@asd67lkj]

Thanks for a timely video popping up in my list. Just bought a new W11 laptop. This video was very helpful and informative. Already found a few new features that I will change. Saved for future reference.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Excellent! Glad you enjoyed it

[@maevencrow1632]

I was raised sheltered from anything more technological than a dvd and now that i have a pc this is a lifesaver. Thank you

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You're welcome! Thanks for sharing!

[@geogent6655]

Thank you so much.. I'm a novice and gained so much information from this post.. I have a new laptop with a finger pad and touch screen, so this gave me a lot of insight in how to navigate Windows 11 👍👍👍

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Awesome! So glad to hear that! 💪

[@arturoalzamora7575]

Excellent video! Thank you so much this training and keep up you good work.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you, my friend 💪

[@davidbubar9086]

Brand new laptop windows 11. Have to use tab key to highlight anything to click on it how do I shut that off so I can just use cursor?

[@carltaylor1497]

Interesting note about adding a new user. If you add a password at the time you are adding the user Microsoft will force you to create a bunch of security questions / answers. If you want to avoid this don't add a password at the time of adding the user. Instead add the user without password, Then log into that user's account and add the password then in settings in the same area. No prompt for security questions that you likely won't remember the answers to anyways if and when it comes up.

[@rosemaryswage2363]

Thanks.....going from my old computer Win 8 to Win 11. I can use all your guidance.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I'm here for ya 👍

[@deetrvl4life875]

Very clear and concise! I learned so much, thank you, and I subscribed!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@mikevedrani2758]

thank you so much. You are the first one that I could follow along with. I saved to video to refer back as needed.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Excellent!

[@woodlandburl6648]

I am wondering if I could give you three or four "Thumbs-up " for doing this video. It was great! THANKS!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that

[@humbleguy9908]

Great introduction. I wish you had published this earlier, when I bought my new computer. One feature you didn't mention is the grouping of up to 12 pinned apps and folders in the start menu, similar to the feature in iOS.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I'm sure I missed more than just that one, but thanks for pointing it out. Glad you enjoyed the video 💪

[@joniroylance8729]

All I want to do is to be able to print with my new smart printer! I dislike window 11 so much, it makes me sick! I loved windows 7 easy to,use!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Agreed! I miss Windows 7 every day 🥲

[@petersclafani4370]

I love n worked on win 4. That was the best. U can do anything.

[@zilpavandergragt2236]

I liked 7 but had to get a 8 or 9 and left windows altogether because I could not cope. So in the meantime I have been using my iPad pro for everything I could. I tried a Mac and sold it within 3 months and am now back on w11. I am loving it, I think because I had that long break ( at least 10 years) it is all new to me again, therefore I am not comparing it to what I had.

[@9852323]

First mistake. Don’t buy a smart printer. Just buy a normal printer. You fell for the “smart” gimmick.

[@michellecross1810]

Something as simple as how to move the Start Button down in the Task Bar. Thank You !

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You are so welcome!!!

[@GvilleHiker]

Thank you so much for putting together this tutorial!!! It was very helpful .......... I book marked it :)

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lisabath7757]

great tutorial I have come from an Apple background so I have found this very helpful. Thank you.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad to help! Thanks :)

[@simonmouer7067]

Can I bring back the (very) old self-hiding task bar on the left side of the screen?

[@angelicamaster7764]

Hi. I was given a computer with Windows 11 installed and I’m having trouble because the former owner is “embedded” in there with his email address. He is “Organizer” status. ??? The program keeps wanting me to Verify but with his email address. FRUSTRATING! He had set up a Family plan with me on it, initially. We broke up so I am trying to just create my own personal account. I even purchased Office 365 in my name. If this makes sense to ANYONE out there, can you advise me on how to delete his email and Organizer status? Thank you SO MUCH.

[@daveg6948]

This has been so helpful, thank you so much. 👍

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

My pleasure 💪

[@Deathwish_fpv]

Well sir...I have windows 11 an my cursor has disappeared.. ive tried a few things I've found online to fix it..but cant seem to fix this...just curious if you had a answer on this issue

[@H2VPROEternal]

I had to play the video at 0.75 speed to slow down talking. Thanks for the video! so I can catch the words carefully 😅

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I probably sound like a normal human at 3/4 speed 😂💪👍

[@maumau6971]

Have a video recommendation. I tried searching through you vids but couldn't find it ... at least not in one place anyway. How about a video that shows you exactly what you need to do to setup up a newly bought pc/laptop? Starting right with the local login rather than microsoft login (one of your vids). When should you install your virus program ... before or after backing up and creating a reocovery? What installed programs should (could) be deleted? What should be addded (your vid ... The LAST flash drive you will ever need). Think this might make for an interesting vid and would definitely help lots of people. I'm hunting for a new laptop so thought of this idea when today's new video popped up on my feed. :)

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Made one a while back for Windows 11 (How to setup Windows 11 - SUPER EASY! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2fbYqJoeJdlprM) Software installs are tricky. What works for me isn't necessarily best for you. And the local login bypass doesn't always work on every revision of Windows 11. If I had included that, I'd be getting hundreds of comments saying "doesn't work". Instead, I did make a video "9 settings you should change" that specifically deals with switching to a local account and how to do it. Hope this helps! 👍

[@rknine7998]

From the beginning of this video to the end of this video you have received 55 subscribers! 😊😊❤❤

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

LOL I don't even pay attention usually until after the edit is done. Thanks for pointing it out 😂💪👍❤️

[@rknine7998]

@@AskYourComputerGuy You're welcome!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

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[@johnsantos2360]

ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE OF THIS ... THANKS SO MUCH

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I'm super happy to hear that!

[@idroadking]

Thanks for the videos! I know they are alot of work but it is most appreciated. All the tips were great but I especially appreciated the right click menu. Not a big fan of the "new" way of doing things.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad you like them!

[@redf7209]

Another trick you might want to try to scale objects like desktop icons and some other screen features within apps, press control and use a mouse wheel. It doesn't seem to work without a mouse, using the arrow keys or a touchpad, i wonder what else is there that is mouse reliant

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

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[@Jim-j2c]

I'm a beginner I enjoy learning from you two suggestions from a beginner talk slower, and don't give the or at the same time when you're explaining the first example perhaps you can make a separate section for or you can do this or you can do that. I think that would help the beginner learner like myself. I find it more difficult when there's too many choices

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Fair. Thanks for the feedback. I'm working on talking slower - there's a fine line between talking at "ultra-novice" level and "normal user" level, usually will add 10-20 minutes and that's a lot to ask of most viewers. I also get "don't talk so slow", so I really can't win lol

[@paullynn1369]

Excellent and thorough. Easy to understand.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you, my friend 💪

[@bobo3034]

Great instructional video. I love the waterfall screen you have on your desktop. Can I ask you where I could obtain it?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Been a while. Will have to go back and see if I can find it. Probably after a search for "HD wallpaper", which is my norm

[@kumentador959]

Hi ! Do you have a shop or office I could go to set up my new laptop the way you may suggest for my easy use.??...i find it difficult the way windows 11 is programmed now.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Depends on where you live 👍

[@nolilove8647]

Love your videos! They are very helpful.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad you like them!

[@justmeinnh2]

I started getting into computers when Windows 3.0 was the new big thing! Each version after that continued to get worse... I stopped at Windows 7! My desktop died this week after 15 years. I just bought a laptop with Windows 11 home edition. I'll figure it out I'm sure. I'm old and ornery so, we'll see!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Let me know if I can help! 👍

[@_J.F_]

I was not aware that you can hide/view the desktop icons so easily, which can be handy for someone who has a very messy desktop but like things to look neat and tidy. I am just wondering if it is possible to make your own custom hotkey shortcut to flick between the two? And if it is maybe you could make a video on how to create your own custom hotkey shortcuts.

[@Freethinker-vj4ut]

Hey can you make a complete idiots guide to processors and everything about it. What are different terms, which is best for you etc. It is really confusing 😅. Love your videos ❤.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thanks for the idea! Processors used to be simple, there was about 6 to choose from. Now there are hundreds. Honestly I would defer to either @ChrisTitusTech or @LinusTechTips. My knowledge of one CPU over another is extremely limited, as that's not really my forte'. I do appreciate the support, sincerely 💪

[@Freethinker-vj4ut]

@@AskYourComputerGuy i love this channel. And really appreciate the fact that you personally reply every comment. Every video i learn something new. Thanks for suggestions. 😊

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@Freethinker-vj4ut well not EVERY comment LOL...it's getting harder and harder when there is 150-400 comments a day now. But I at least try to focus on those that enjoy my videos and appreciate the work involved, and actually get something out of them. Thanks my friend 💪

[@dennisg1045]

Thanks, I have a Windows 10 Pro, that I changed over to Windows 11 Pro, had problems now back on Windows 10 Pro. (Fresh reinstall). I didn't like how File Explorer was working, but now may go back to 11. Also, couldn't get out of the Microsoft account just so I could stay on local. Also, built a PC for my son who says he wants to stay on Windows 10, but will send him this link, maybe he'll change his mind.

[@DJaquithFL]

Excellent information! 👍😎 Knock on wood, I haven't had a blue screen yet in Win 11 caused by even a crashed application. Wow .. that's a metric ton of chapter marks. 😮 Windows 11 never bothered me and I was an early adopter due to my Intel 12th and 13th Gen CPUs. About the only thing that really concerning me with Windows 10 / 11 is Microsoft's, telemetry and effectively a keylogger which was the first thing I disabled!!! Honestly, I prefer the taskbar in the middle because I use ultrawide monitors.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Taskbar in the middle was growing on me, before I switched back to Windows 10 👍

[@AO-oy4rf]

I kept saying no to update to Windows 11 but just yesterday it said update and close down so I did and oh no I now have Windows 11 on it has gone and done it on its own! Hence finding your video as I couldn't even figure out how to turn off the machine as icon disappeared from view. Oh well will go look and see your video on how to wind it back to Windows 10 😳 But this video is a real help if decide to try it for a while so many thanks.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You have 10 days to roll back to Windows 10. After that, you have to do a full factory recovery to get Windows 10 back

[@ronnyb5890]

great video for visiting when you forgot where to find or how to do something, thanx

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you 💪

[@MsGhoulz]

Can you create a restore point and disable system restore? How does that work anyway? Does it periodically write onto your drive? If so wouldn't that just harm your SSD over time?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You can't create a restore point if it's not enabled. Windows automatically writes restore points (when enabled) before any significant changes or app installs. And no it doesn't harm your SSD any more than creating a document would

[@manpower3000]

I was hoping to go to " Choose where to get Apps " as I want to install a couple of Wise Disk. Cleaner and Registry cleaner apps ... which it tells me are not recommended by MS etc. However when i searched to go to this, it's not visible because i cant see the "Apps and Features" button.. mine only says " INSTALLED APPS " 🤔. Help ! Please !!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Installed Apps on Windows 11 :)

[@9852323]

Does it tell you how to install it on “unsupported” computers. This is necessary and useful information when it comes to windows 11.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Rich over at @cybercputech recently made a great video on how to do this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGbQdYiLbqx2hNEsi=1OWRZaiR03iEEl8m

[@stanleygie]

Is there a way to include a custom background picture in the background list? For example, I want a picture of my Son on my desktop. I browse and select it from my picture folder. However, I regularly back up my pictures and then delete all the pictures in the pictures folder. Now the picture is gone. It can't find the picture for the background, so it won't display. Can I copy this picture of my son into a Windows "folder" where Windows can find it along with where the other defaults are stored?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Yes. I create a subfokder in my pictures folder called "wallpaper" and use the background settings to cycle through that folder. Windows can't display a photo that isn't on the PC, and you shouldn't be deleting your files during backup anyway, only copying them to a backup device. Otherwise, you're not backing up, you're only moving your risk to another device. Always keep your important files in at least 2 places to do proper backups - and that will solve your wallpaper dilemma 👍

[@Jim-j2c]

Bravo on the close-ups of the screen I've watched many of the other videos and they don't show a close up of the screen. And when they do it's zooming in and blurry. I'm a visual learner I find it so difficult to understand all the different layers that is choices represent on the screen

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you for noticing! I always try to zoom in close, whether it's an Excel tutorial or some setting in Windows. I have to assume everyone is watching on mobile and the easier it is to see for the viewer, the happier they are. Plus, I'm half blind so if I can't see it during editing, I expand the screen LOL

[@AussieYobbo83]

Thanks for the tips I havnt had a computer for several years and just bought a new one so to jump straight into windows 11 was very confusing.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

That's exactly why I made this video! You're not alone. Hope you got some good tips 👍

[@TheFlax33]

Thanks for the video I watched every minute. One little thing I wish I could move my taskbar to the left side of the display on my HP pavilion laptop windows 11

[@beatxt]

Restored the 'proper' context menu! Thanks.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You're welcome!

[@APL6526]

Appreciate this thorough video, thanks!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@darlenesye1609]

Hey Scott, first I want to thank you for all f your great info. I'm looking for a review you recently did on a Windows laptop. I still have a week to decide but the 'Ohio sales tax holiday July 30-Aug 8' Is one of the primary factors along with price less than $500 other than features and functionality of the laptop itself. I purchased my current used laptop about 18 months ago and it's starting to do crazy things; I can't type a sentence without requirement to check my typing. It started with the B key and now several other letters are beginning to not respond unless I go back and type it again.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I did a review on an MSI gaming laptop and one on an AceMagic $300 laptop. Which one and I'll point you to it

[@darlenesye1609]

@@AskYourComputerGuy TY Bro! I found it!!! The AceMagic $300 laptop is the one in question. I watched your review on that again and neither of you 'rathers' matter much to me. I'll be using it for genealogy research. It's what I do... Bud. I'll be purchasing using your A'zon link on Tuesday, hopefully A'zon won't run out before then. So BTW, as I typed a cc # on an order form After the comment above, an epiphany helped me question, "is it Possible that my laptop has 'a keylogger'?" My Avast Antivirus is current.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@darlenesye1609 highly unlikely. I'd run a boot scan to be sure, or at least put your mind at ease

[@johntheoldmod]

I found it all very interesting but particularly like the last one for the registry, I will have to wait until I am more confident that I won't mess up before I risk trying it but I have found that feature VERY annoying.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Agreed! Glad you found the video useful 👍

[@jimharriskf5tpt810]

when I right click on the start icon all I see for aps is installed apps not apps and features. I also do not get the choose where to get apps option. What am I missing?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Did you get this figured out?

[@AMManook]

You have a good explanation. Thanks How to rename File Directory (File Explorer)?

[@joannepreslley5638]

Thank you for all this information. I have Windows 10 on my desktop but I have just bought a laptop with Windows 11 but I cannot put any icons on the screen. In Windows 10 I just click on teh programme and then right click to get the screen that says make a shortcut on the desktop screen. It doesn't work for me like that in Windows 11 so please, how do I put icons on the screen?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You should be able to right click the desktop, go to new, shortcut, then browse to the file or location you need. Are you getting some kind of error in the process?

[@tinaleehamilton6139]

My computer was to be touch screen why is it not working or how do I tell if I don't have it Help Please?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Look under device manager, display adapters. You should see a touch screen option there. Sometimes it gets disabled if the display driver isn't correct, which can be downloaded from your manufacturer

[@leonard5606]

Question: How to fix keyboard response typing lags like walking through mud. New laptop with Windows 11 a few weeks old. I do my typing in the comments section of youtube and I'm 4 or 5 words typed before I see anything. I've checked everyones videos made changes of different settings, a few seconds waiting on the cursor to show up not sure why everything is so slow. Suggestions?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

May be a bit extreme, but it sounds like you either have "crapola" or bloat on your machine...try this, will take a while but SO worth it, I promise! Clean ANY malware or virus off ANY Windows computer with one FREE and SIMPLE program! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5m6qIxugdRnl8k

[@leonard5606]

@@AskYourComputerGuy I'll give it a shot I just bought it I have nothing downloaded on it...slow key response time and I'm a fast typer. I feel like I got a lemon I'm glad I don't do any large scale reports....:)

[@kevinb9327]

I added a font. I can use it in Word, but not Paint. I ran Repair, Reset, and reinstalled Paint. ☹️

[@siamcharm7904]

have you done a video on blue screen of death, stopgap? am currently plagued with this.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Not specifically on BSOD because there literally thousands of potential causes, many with different solutions. Closest for your needs would be this one: How to fix ANY Windows problem with the built-in repair tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/n160eaeAfKaLnas

[@siamcharm7904]

@@AskYourComputerGuy many thanks. tis is an excellent channel and will subscribe and share,

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

My pleasure! And thank you for the support! 💪

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

If you have any particular topic you'd like me to talk about, please let me know also! 💪

[@tereasabellew4392]

I want to add photos from a Zip drive to new laptop. Is this simply plug and go?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Assuming a) the Zip drive works, b) you have all the necessary cables and c) you have the right interface on the laptop to connect it, absolutely! Most ZIP drives that I recall had a parallel port connection (like an old printer), so you might have to buy an adapter for it. Once you have that, if needed, it will work the same as any other drive you plug in 👍

[@AdoraMeows]

I like to have my desktop in a list format that is on the taskbar that you can click on and scroll through your desktop items, which is what windows 10 lets you do so you can have a clean desktop with no items. It seems there is no option for this on windows 11?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I'm sure it is. Go to the taskbar settings. Lots of options to tweak there

[@markboldman8203]

Really well done tutorial. Thank you.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad you found it useful 👍

[@TheDebmarci]

Thanks for this:) I have two questions...1. pretty sure a neighbor (building next door) is helping himself to my account because occasionally I can see his device and 2. I'm unable to copy & paste youtube videos with Windows 11. I've tried all I know to do as troubleshooting but still not working. TIA

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

One, change your wifi password...that will prevent your neighbor from accessing your network. And regarding KZbin, use the share option, then copy to clipboard, or send however and to whomever you wish

[@TheDebmarci]

@@AskYourComputerGuy I did change my wifi password and he still managed to get in:( Also, I tried the clipboard and couldn't send. I think it has to do with my youtube settings but I'm still stumped.

[@TheDebmarci]

@@AskYourComputerGuy Do you mean the gateway router password?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@TheDebmarci unless he has had access to your home, changing the wifi password should be enough. You can try hiding the SSID in your router settings, even change the SSID itself. So it will be a different name and also hidden

[@TheDebmarci]

@@AskYourComputerGuy Thanks.

[@paganphil100]

Can Windows 11 play games / other software which were made for earlier versions of windows? Where are the settings to enable this (if possible).

[@JJFlores197]

Yes Windows 11 will run most programs for older Windows versions. Do note that not every software is backwards compatible, but a lot is. The only way to know is to try it out. There are no settings to enable.

[@Bazza1968]

Thanks for this, I've only been on W10 for a year and am not sure whether to take the leap and go to W11...I use the PC (13th gen Intel) a lot for Zwift and indoor training and seems like all the advice from forums and those with some knowledge is stick with W10 as they don't play nice with W11... It's gonna get the usual cut off point though for support in the next few years so will have to deal with it sooner or later....

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad I could help! I too would say stick with W10. Got a video coming out soon on exactly why and how to migrate back to W10. Thx for the comment 👍

[@wapcrppr]

You are outstanding Sir!!! Awesome channel!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you, my friend! ❤️👍💪

[@chaim4x]

Excellent explanations . Thanks

[@oldwizzy]

Perfect explanation, but, always make a system backup of Windows first, no matter what version of Windows that is, if it goes wrong you will be fully online again within fifteen minutes, or you are the fool who has to install it all over again !!

[@normalstranger6482]

I can't believe that i am learning from someone at the age of my grandpa On one hand he has trouble while calling and then you Amazing

[@billyguthrie3176]

Great tutorial for newbies you did a good job.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad it was helpful!