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Alok Kumar Mishra

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Alok is a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) graduate. He loves writing on Windows 11 and related technologies. He likes to share his knowledge, quick tips, and tricks.

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Managing Visibility of the Ransomware Data Recovery Area in Windows Security

Let’s learn how to manage the visibility of the Ransomware Data Recovery area in Windows Security. Windows Security provides a robust suite of built-in protections against malware threats, including ransomware. One such feature is the Ransomware Data Recovery Area, available within the Virus & Threat Protection page. This component offers guided recovery options when OneDrive […]

August 1, 2025 · 10 min read
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How to Analyse and Clean up Component Store WinSxS Folder in Windows 11

Let’s learn how to analyse and Clean up Component Store WinSxS Folder in Windows 11. The WinSxS folder, located at C:\Windows\WinSxS, serves as the Windows Component Store. It houses essential system files and component assemblies required for customising, servicing, and updating the operating system. This folder enables features such as installing roles, applying updates, and […]

July 29, 2025 · 13 min read
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5 Methods to Enable or Disable Automatic Sample Submission for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows Devices

Let’s learn about 5 methods to enable or disable Automatic Sample Submission for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows Devices using Windows Security Settings Registry File PowerShell Script Group Policy and Intune Policy. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is an antivirus software that is included in Windows 11 and can help protect your device from viruses, malware, and other threats. […]

July 11, 2025 · 16 min read
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How to Block Registry Editor in Windows Devices using PowerShell Script Group Policy and Intune Policy

Let’s learn the process of how to Block Registry Editor in Windows 11 Devices using PowerShell Script Group Policy and Intune Policy. The Registry Editor (regedit.exe) allows users to modify system settings stored in the Windows Registry. Disabling it can help prevent unauthorized or accidental changes. Admins can configure the Policy to disable registry access for specific user accounts or groups. […]

July 4, 2025 · 9 min read
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How to Check Reliability History in Windows 11

Let’s learn the process how to check Reliability History in Windows 11. The Reliability History is viewed under the Reliability Monitor. The Reliability Monitor snap-in for Microsoft Management Console (MMC) provides a system stability overview and details about events that impact reliability. It calculates the Stability Index shown in the System Stability Chart over the […]

June 26, 2025 · 6 min read
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Turn On or Off Safeguard Holds for Feature Updates in Windows 11

Let’s learn how to turn on and off Safeguard Holds for feature updates in Windows 11. Feature updates are new versions of Windows released via Windows Update twice a year. Microsoft uses quality and compatibility data to identify issues that might cause a Windows client feature update to fail or roll back. When Microsoft identifies such […]

June 18, 2025 · 10 min read
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Enable Disable Notify When Apps Request Location in Windows 11

Let’s learn how to enable disable Notify when apps request location in Windows 11. Microsoft operates a location service that helps determine the precise geographic location of your Windows device. The precise location of your device allows apps to give you directions and many more locations that are near you. We always use location services […]

April 1, 2025 · 7 min read
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How to Enable Disable Shared Experiences in Windows 11

Let’s learn how to enable and disable Shared Experiences in Windows 11. Shared Experiences allow the user of cross-device experiences to continue experiences such as Nearby Sharing and Sharing Across Devices. Microsoft’s Project Rome powers this feature. It allows developers to share experiences across devices on their apps, which could be Windows or Android apps. […]

February 3, 2025 · 7 min read
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Add or Remove Windows Batch File in Context Menu in Windows 11

Let’s learn how to add or remove Windows Batch File in Context Menu in Windows 11. A batch file is a script that contains a series of commands that can be executed by the Windows command prompt (cmd.exe). A batch file is a text file created in Notepad or other text editor. A batch file […]

January 15, 2025 · 7 min read
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8 Ways to Know Security Identifier SID of User in Windows 11

Let’s learn the various way to know Security identifier SID of user in Windows 11. A security identifier (SID) is used to uniquely identify a security principal or security group. Security principals can represent any entity that can be authenticated by the operating system, such as a user account, a computer account, or a thread […]

January 8, 2025 · 8 min read
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How to Enable or Disable DNR Support for Windows 11 | Discovery of Network-Designated Resolvers

Let’s learn how to enable or disable DNR Support for Windows 11. DNR stands for Discovery of Network-designated Resolvers, an upcoming IETF standard for discovering encrypted DNS servers. Before DNR, devices getting a DNS server from their local network could not use encrypted DNS without manually finding the IP address of their desired encrypted DNS server […]

November 13, 2024 · 9 min read
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How to Enable or Disable App Execution Aliases in Windows 11

Let’s learn how to enable or disable App Execution Aliases in Windows 11. Applications can declare an alias (name) used to run the app, such as an executable file, from the command prompt or Run dialogue box. If multiple apps use the same name, you can choose which one to use by turning on and […]

September 4, 2024 · 6 min read