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! 💪 ❤️🍺

[@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!

[@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 😂🤷‍♂️

[@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! ❤️👍

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@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 ❤️

[@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 👍

[@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!

[@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?

[@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! 👍

[@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. 👍💪🍺

[@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! 💪

[@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! 👍

[@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!

[@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.😊😊

[@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.

[@rager1969]

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.

[@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! 💪

[@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!

[@BDL090754]

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!

[@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 !!

[@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

[@rager1969]

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.

[@rager1969]

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!

[@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

[@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

[@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! ❤️

[@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

[@maryfitzzz]

You spoke so fast that I think I need a pre idiot guide. You gave about 80 tips and for a beginner, it was just confusing

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Sorry. Lots of stuff to cover. You can always slow down the speed or rewind 👍

[@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 👍

[@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! 💪

[@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 👍

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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 💪

[@arturoalzamora7575]

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

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you, my friend 💪

[@2002Poops]

I had to replace my old failing W10 laptop for work and your video got me fully operational again. Thanks so much for a well made video.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Great to hear!

[@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

[@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! 👍

[@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 💪

[@GvilleHiker]

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

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deetrvl4life875]

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

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@DocHoliday-to6kp]

Very helpful and professionally presented.. Well Done.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you! I appreciate that 👍

[@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.

[@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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[@lisabath7757]

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

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad to help! Thanks :)

[@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 👍

[@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 👍

[@michaelsusan2933]

I like Windows 11. Anyone who likes Computers,Laptops, understands it won't dislike Windows 11.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

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[@ronnyb5890]

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

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you 💪

[@johnsantos2360]

ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE OF THIS ... THANKS SO MUCH

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I'm super happy to hear that!

[@JamesRichardsPlays]

Microsoft Windows doesn't come with an owner's manual anymore. Man. I remember the big, honking books that came with MS-DOS and Windows 3.1. Put them in a bag and you have a weapon 😂

[@_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.

[@michaelguzman6824]

Downloaded Windows 11 via Microsoft account getting ready to “install restart update” soon…just reviewing expectations 😊🧐

[@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 😂💪👍

[@LudoBeckers]

is it safe to set restore points when dual booting with Linux? Good and clear tutorial BTW, thanks!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

absolutely, and great question!

[@daveg6948]

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

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

My pleasure 💪

[@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?

[@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 :)

[@magicmack451]

thnx 4 uploading this info, just purchased new pc w/windows 11. having issue though, bottom right where my audio icon is, it says no audio device is installed. have watched vids here on audio but still can not remedy this with no audio. please advise? would be vm appreciated. ty:)

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

With a factory install, audio should be automatically installed. Check under device manager, remove any items under sound or audio controllers, then reboot. Windows should update the drivers

[@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

[@grasonicus]

My wife, a teacher, bought a new laptop with Windows 11, and that's how I ended up here. I've been on Linux since about 2000, MX Linux for the past few years. Download it and you'll never look back. My machine dual boots into Windows 10, but I never use it.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I'm working on several videos now, one is how to create a dual boot to test Linux, and the other is "can a normal Windows user learn to use Linux". Stay tuned ;)

[@grasonicus]

@@AskYourComputerGuy Over the years, I've used several Linux distributions. The one I'd recommend is MX Linux. It's easier to use than Windows and, besides the manual, has an MX Tour which gives one two or three minute bites of information with images about the various aspects of the distro. Also, being Debian-based, the repository has over 50,000 free packages. Windows wants to think for one and gets in the way. Linux puts one in the driving seat--you think and tell it what to do. The only reason everybody is not using Linux is because very few people are really interested in computers. Hard to understand, isn't it? I build them, have a degree in IT and create web applications.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@grasonicus I've heard of that distro. I was leaning towards Mint for "Windows-like" simplicity. Your thoughts on one vs the other?

[@grasonicus]

@@AskYourComputerGuy There are many comparisons between the two, even on KZbin. Here's one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZbaqXWvn62oa6s MX comes in an AHS (advanced hardware support) form for new hardware. It also has the standard form. Why not give them both a go and live with them for a while?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@grasonicus I'll check it out 👍

[@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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[@damightyshabba439]

As a suggestion.... And I mean that gently, because I love this channel... a monthly / bi monthly "How to install Windows the right way" issue? I only say that because at 4am this morning I reinstalled Win 10 on a HP Pavilion.... and it was.... soooooooo easy. Compared to the Win 11 I did last week..... which sucked, and took 4 days. If you take this request - don't keep them up - delete as you go. Just a "current" "how to install windows" guide. My personal experience is crappy - I know enough to get in trouble, then have to look to the net for help. But thats how we learn, eh? 20 years ago I was an IT manager... not any more!!!! A simple step by step - preferably that bypasses MS Login.... yeah... and keep it updated. You're a trusted source. Could be a regular thing for you.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

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[@barriobarranco]

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 👍

[@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

[@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

[@paullynn1369]

Excellent and thorough. Easy to understand.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you, my friend 💪

[@nolilove8647]

Love your videos! They are very helpful.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad you like them!

[@theresafreeman6028]

Hello! Thank you for the video. I'm wondering if you could possibly help with renaming some folders. Ex: every month I have to create folders that have subfolders under them. 2024_07_01, 2024_07_02, 2024_07_03, and so on... I would like to be able to do a search and replace on the month, i.e. 2024_07_01, 2024_07_02, and change it to 2024_08_01, 2024_08_02 and so on. It is such a pain to do it manually. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Look for a free program called batch file rename. Pretty useful tool

[@susieinthecountry4434]

so I'm going from Windows 7 to Windows 11 as my desktop is from 2012 and I'm running out of memory. Hopefully this video will be of benefit to me.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I hope so as well!

[@chaim4x]

Excellent explanations . Thanks

[@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?

[@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.

[@Kammreiter]

😎 very well structured tipps. Is there any way to control the win+v menu via keyboard instead of mouse?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

To activate the clipboard history shortcut, you can do the following: Select Start Select Settings Select System Select Clipboard Turn on the toggle under Clipboard history

[@Kammreiter]

@@AskYourComputerGuy 😎 my question was about dealing after initializing the clipboard history ☹️

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@Kammreiter sorry, can't speak to that

[@Kammreiter]

@@AskYourComputerGuy ☹️ ms has crippled the usability with clipboard history, and that is a big shame. But what to expect…

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@Kammreiter wasn't aware of that. There are other apps out there that allow you to manage multiple clipboard copies though 👍

[@stevejarvis186]

Hi Scott, I`m still using Win 10 and was really worried about upgrading to Win 11 as I`d heard it was vastly different to 10, so I was going to hang on until 2025 when I had to do it, but your great video has shown me that I needn't be worried, I`d happily cope with it. One question though is will it still work with a program called Classic Start which replaces the start menu and gives you an old school start menu? I really would like to keep this if at all possible, in fact if the answer is no it wont work with that, I`d be back to hanging on until 2025! Cheers from the UK.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I'm aware of classic start. Started using it with Windows 8. Very popular, I'd imagine they've ported it over for W11, but I'd check the website to be sure 👍

[@stevejarvis186]

@@AskYourComputerGuy Cheers Scott and thank you for taking the time out to answer me. I've now got my PC and been working with Win 11 for about 3 weeks now, its OKish but so many things about it are driving me nuts, like the simple thing of being able to drag the Taskbar up to increase its size to accommodate more icons. The missing right contextual menu, whereby to get to delete you now have to click through another menu to get back to the one with delete on it. Why cant MS just improve new OS`s and leave the good things going. If it aint broke dont fix it! LOL

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@stevejarvis186 agreed!

[@DavidRoberts-ef6bf]

I need a program that will help me understand at my pace how to really monitor me and teach me the Chromebook OS and my windows 11 each separably so I learn them interdependently

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Try youtube, there's tons of tutorials on everything under the sun 👍

[@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! 💪

[@APL6526]

Appreciate this thorough video, thanks!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@arjunsamuel]

Brilliant video. Loved your repairing hard disk errors as well. Thank you. Please could you suggest a powerful pc air blower yo clean dust please?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

This is the one I use (as seen on my shelves behind me). It's an absolute beast and is powerful! amzn.to/3SuTqDM

[@arjunsamuel]

@AskYourComputerGuy thank you very much Sir.

[@arjunsamuel]

@@AskYourComputerGuy Thank you so much for your prompt kind reply. I'm based in the UK and can't get the link to work.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Click the Amazon link and search for "wincool air duster" 👍

[@arjunsamuel]

@AskYourComputerGuy Ah, thank you again. Found it and ordered. Much appreciated Sir.

[@beatxt]

Restored the 'proper' context menu! Thanks.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You're welcome!

[@bobdryer8435]

WOW, I need this, but it is tough going. A transcript would be a big big help.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Turn on closed captioning 👍

[@tomwalton7999]

I am looking to open two windows so that I can drag and drop photo files, especially from the SD card from the camera.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Easy. Hit Win+E twice 👍

[@tomwalton7999]

@@AskYourComputerGuy Thank you.

[@oldradioguy65]

A lot of things can be tweaked by a program called "Winareo Tweaker," especially the context menu.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Yep! One of my upcoming videos! 👍

[@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....:)

[@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 👍

[@janpudney]

So-o-o helpful - covers everything I need to know about W!!. However! I'll be sticking with Windows 10 until Microsoft won't let me any more. Just wondering how much more memory 11 chews up compared with 10. Thanks.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad it was helpful. I'm not a fan of Windows 11, went back to Windows 10 and am happy again 🥲

[@Galaxy.Windows]

i do miss the Windows 8.1 era. so much simple and modern at the same time.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I actually found Windows 8 to be quite annoying. I think it was designed for the left and right swiping generation, which I was not. I miss Windows 7 and Windows XP. At least they were stable.

[@Galaxy.Windows]

how about Vista?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@Galaxy.Windows I don't miss Vista one bit 😂

[@Galaxy.Windows]

why

[@larrywelch9359]

Very good. Do you have anything that will help me edit the "Right-Click Menu" to add some programs. 1) Database 2)submenu - Cd's, DvD's , etc. I can use regedit and get the 1) Database to list, but have problems getting the submenu to work. Any ideas.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Sorry, don't know of anything that could help. Perhaps someone reading here can assist

[@davinp]

With the Moment 4 update, Chat is removed from the taskbar and replaced with Copilot, Microsoft' AI for Windows.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Didn't know that, thank you! 👍

[@markboldman8203]

Really well done tutorial. Thank you.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad you found it useful 👍

[@billyguthrie3176]

Great tutorial for newbies you did a good job.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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

[@manpower3000]

Just bought Lenovo i3 laptop advertising 128GB storage .. all I'd done was to set up my Microsoft account. I checked C drive properties and it told me there was " 74 GB free of 116Gb free ". I understand that 12gb may be taken for System storage .. but where has the other 42Gb gone ? feel like I've been ripped off ! why do they never give warnings of how much storage you will actually be left with to use ?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Some of that is going to be a recovery partition and system/reserved partitions, but not 42GB worth

[@manpower3000]

@@AskYourComputerGuy thanks for the reply, appreciated. Yes it seems ridiculous, you can probably understand I was pretty shocked. It comes with 12 months Microsoft 365 Personal by the way, if that makes any difference ..but I'd assumed this was cloud storage. Cheers

[@amberdisimone6844]

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

[@alexracoon4513]

Why upgrade from 10 to 11, normal user, have some games, but nothing to demanding

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I don't recommend it. But some people go from Windows 7 to a Windows 11 and are lost. Hence the video 👍

[@alexracoon4513]

Thanks @@AskYourComputerGuy