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Encrypting or decrypting from the context menu
NOTE: The information in this conversation only applies to Windows 10 Pro. You can quickly encrypt or decrypt files or folders from the context menu. To do this, open File Explorer, and then right-click a file or folder. There, you can either click Encrypt to encrypt it or Decrypt to decrypt it. WARNING: Incorrectly using the registry editing tool can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows 10 to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the incorrect use of the registry editing tool can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk. 1. Press WINDOWS LOGO + R. 2. Type cmd and press ENTER. 3. Type the following command: REG ADD HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced /v EncryptionContextMenu /t REG_DWORD /d 1 and press ENTER. 4. Type EXIT and press ENTER. Now, when you open File Explorer, navigate to the folder, and then right-click a file, you will now see the Encrypt option. It is also seen when you right-click the folder. TIP: You can also use BitLocker to encrypt your hard drive to prevent access from unauthorised users.
Helpful ways to protect your Microsoft account
I have seen more times than not, users reaching out about their accounts being hacked. Just a few tips for everyone who stumbles upon this post. > It is advised you change your password atleast once every three months. > Activate two-step authentication to ensure you receive a 6-digit code to a trusted e-mail or cellular device each time you attempt to login. > Never share your account details with anyone and remember, Microsoft employees will never ask for your account password. > Do not click on any suspicious URL's and always ensure you are on microsoft.com or windows.com before typing in any login credentials. This will prevent information phishing. > Never use the same password for more than two accounts. This prevents hackers from accessing other accounts on other websites. If at anytime you believe someone may have access or has had access to your account, change your password immediately. It is also advised that you change the e-mail address associated with your account. Should there ever be a need for further assistance, you are always welcomed to contact Microsoft customer care.
It's about Da#$% time
According to MSPowerusers.com Microsoft has added the ability for Microsoft 365 users to add their Google Calendar to Outlook: mspoweruser.com/outlook-now-google-calendar-integration/ For those that are interested. Also while there, you might just want to follow some of the links to see what else the boys and girls in Redmond have been up to with Microsoft 365.
What are you most thankful for on your computer?
What are you most thankful for (on your computer)? I'm very thankful for Microsoft Edge, and Windows 10. If I'd bought a Mac, I would've been confused. IMO Macs are not very user-friendly. Or iPads. Or iPhones. I'm very excited to hear what you're thankful for!
(KB4557957) After update key Board is not working properly
I got (KB4557957) UPDATE from windows , after this key board of my new laptop Dell Inspiorn 5593 is not working properly some keys are not responding sometimes while they give multiple inputs sometime. what I tried 1. uninstall and Reinstall drivers . 2. tried to run in safe mode and Bios 3. Tried to uninstall update (KB4557957) found in update history but not listed in removeable updates after that 3. Reset my PC with windows. (it comes with a new problem "mandatory Login Pin" ) i reset/ recover windows but still problem is there. tried external keyboard ,, please suggest on both keyboard issue and login pin issue(which can't ) be Removed Regards,
What do you use for your desktop background? Lock screen?
What do you use for your wallpapers? I've been using Bing Desktop, which changes your desktop background every day to the lovely pictures provided by Bing (they also do the daily pictures on your Lock Screen before you log in). I would say many users I see (I work in a Microsoft Store as a Services Advisor) usually have some place they went on vacation or a picture of their family. I've even seen some people have a slideshow as their background, to change to different pictures on an interval.
MICROSOFT STORE STUMBLED SERVER ERROR
Hi im alok and i am user of window 10 pro and im faced issue in microsoft store in server stumbeled i faced this problem from 1 months so you helped me please
dictate insted of writing
This new feature in windows as an option where user can dictate instead off writing or typing. You can use this feature any time and anywhere but it should be connected to Internet. You can activate this feature by pressing windows key and letter H. it's very useful feature and u can have fun with that. you can use this feature in any application including in mails, in bing, or even in instagram while texting to your friend. it's kind of difficult in starting days but u can dictate pargraph at a time.
When is the Inbuilt Support to Mirror iPhone to PC arriving?
Does anyone know if Microsoft has any plans to manage smartphones (iPhone, Android devices specifically) from PC ? I am talking about features like Mirroring your phone notifications to PC (Call, Text notifications etc.), Mirroring screen to PC etc. Currently, there are only third party apps that enable users to do that. But that comes at a cost.
Camera problem
I'm just sharing my experience. Hoping your suggestion to correct or improve the steps based on your experience, so I can learn much from this community for the step / tips/ trick that I don't know. Usually this happened on built-in camera. I will take the following steps and stop the next steps if problem has solved: 1) Sign out from current account -> restart -> sign in with administrator account. 2) Update BIOS, then camera driver, then camera firmware if suggested and/or available from laptop manufacturer. 3) Update Win 10 to the latest version including all pending updates -> restart computer. 4) Troubleshoot Windows Store Apps. Find it by typing "troubleshoot" in windows search. 5) Check the camera privacy setting, whether it's blocked. Find it by typing "privacy settings" in search. 6) Reset Camera app. Find it by typing "apps & features" in search -> Advanced options -> Reset. 7) Check camera device compatibility in Device Manager -> right-click camera device -> Property -> Driver -> click Driver Details. If there is stream.sys in the list, then I will suggest my client to replace the camera device with a new one or use external camera. If not, it might be compatible with win 10. 8) Edit windows registry. Sometime can fix the problem. WARNING : please readers DO NOT do this if not familiar. Do it with your own risk. 8.a. Backup and save current registry setting. 8.b. Edit registry at: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SOFTWARE -> WOW6432Node -> Microsoft -> Windows Media Foundation. On the right pane of the Registry Editor of Windows Media Foundation, create the new DWORD (32-bit) Value -> enter EnableFrameServerMode (without space) as the title for the new DWORD -> double-click EnableFrameServerMode -> Input 0 (zero) for Value data -> OK -> Restart. If any things is missing or there is any other tips that I don't know, please let me know.
Create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-a-local-user-or-administrator...Create a local user account Select Start > Settings > Accounts and then select Family & other users. (In some versions of Windows you'll see Other users.) Select Add someone else to this PC.
Add or remove accounts on your PC
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/add-or-remove-accounts-on-your-pc-104dc19f...Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Other users (in some Windows editions, it may be labeled as Other people or Family & other users). Under Work or school users, select Add a work or school user. Enter that person's user account, select the account type, and then select Add. If you need to remove that person's sign-in information from your PC:
How to switch users (accounts) in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-switch-users-accounts-in-windows-10...Windows 10. More... Less. Select the Start button on the taskbar. Then, on the left side of the Start menu, select the account name icon (or picture) > Switch user > a different user.
Create a user account in Windows - support.microsoft.com
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-a-user-account-in-windows-4fac6fd5...To open User Accounts, click the Start button , click Control Panel, click User Accounts and Family Safety, and then click User Accounts. Click Manage another account. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Click Create a new account.
