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Timo's Personal Windows 11 Help  

Pinned to the top
End of support for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7
Windows 10:n, Windows 8.1:n ja Windows 7:n tuen päättyminen
Entäpäs nyt?
  1. Yhteensopiva tietokone: Päivitä W11 ilmaiseksi Microsoftilta
  2. Yhteensopimaton tietokone vaihtoehto 1: Osta uusi, suositus 8/256-16/512GB muistilla
  3. Yhteensopimaton tietokone: Lopeta käyttö, osta jatkoaika ja/tai mieti sopiva virusturva kuten
Should You Sign Up for Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10?
No, Windows 11 Is Not Forcing You to Buy a New Machine*
Desktop Windows Version Market Share Finland Järjestelmäversioiden prosenttiosuudet Suomessa
Windows 11 supported processors Intel AMD Qualcomm Listat päivityskelpoisista prosessoreista
Install Windows 11 Without a TPM 2.0 or on Older CPUs [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 10:30] [Web page]
Install Windows 11 on Unsupported PCs with ONE Command
Näin hallitsen uutta Windows 11 resurssirakennetta ja hieman muutakin [Timon tietoisku]

Windows 11 and closely related advice on YouTube
How to Use Windows 11 in 2025: Basic Tutorial for Beginners [Passionate About Tech] [YouTube 10:05]
Basics: [An applicaton's] Window Parts [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 12:52] [Web page]
How To Use Windows 11! (Complete Beginners Guide) [Simple Alpaca] [YouTube 19:22]
Windows 11 Introduction: 7 Top Tips and Tricks [Simon Sez IT] [YouTube 19:25]
Windows 11 vs Windows 10: The Real Differences That Matter [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 10:10] [Web page]
Top 20 Windows 11 Tips & Tricks [Sele Training] [YouTube 19:46]
Windows 11 Settings You Should Change NOW! [Leila Gharani] [YouTube 6:31]
Do NOT Shut Down Your Computer! (here's why) [Leila Gharani] [YouTube 5:04]
Why I Avoid Windows Standard Folders [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 9:00] [Web page*]
Why Is My Desktop in OneDrive? [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 20:03] [Web page]
How Do I Store Files on My Computer and Not OneDrive? [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 15:53] [Web page]
Paul's Top Windows 11 Tips - Get the most out of Windows 11 [Hands-On Windows] [YouTube 21:18] [Web page]


Tue 24-Mar-2026
BitlockerWhatToDoCapture.jpg BitlockerWhatToDoClue.pdf BitLockerSetCaptureClue.jpg
https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey

NetworkResetClue.pdf
Also: Just right-click in the System tray (lower right corner)


Sat 21-Mar-2026
WindowsPCmetaAItipsDaniel.pdf from Tech Tips With Daniel Flomo

Thu 12-Feb-2026
Ask Copilot: Windows 11 reset exprorer
Ctrl+Shift+Esc » Search for [Windows] Explorer » Right-click Restart


Mon 19-Jan-2026
Say Goodbye to Passwords: Passkeys Explained Simply [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 19:17] [Web page]

Sat 27-Dec-2025
[Win][Win] Customizing the Copilot to the [Win]+C key:
  [Win]+I » Personalization » Text input » Customize Copilot key on keyboard »
  [Custom] » Microsoft 365 Copilot

  [Win]+I » Mukauttaminen » Tekstinsyöttö » Mukauta näppäimistön Copilot-näppäimen toimintaa »
  [Mukautettu] » Valitse sovellus Microsoft 365 Copilot

Can Microsoft 365 Copilot Really Do All This? [Teacher's Tech] [YouTube 21:26]
Microsoft Copilot Tutorial [Kevin Stratvert] [YouTube 14:09]
Microsoft 365 Personal: Beginners Guide for 2025! With Copilot [YouTube 8:39]
Microsoft 365 Copilot - henkilökohtaiset palvelupaketit [Microsoft mainos ja seminaarilinkki]
Getting Rid of Copilot in Microsoft Office Apps [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 5:12]
[Timo] Timon Copilot AI kokoelma [Suoraviivaisiin kyselyihin tietokoneella ja älypuhelimella, pois lukien M365 "Office paketti"]


Mon 1-Dec-2025
Testing and restoring mute speakers, Timo's method:
C:\_F\BAT\PLAYTEST.BAT
  echo Play it again Sam^G^G
  "C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" --qt-start-minimized --play-and-exit "%SYSTEMROOT%\Media\tada.wav"
[Win]+I » System » Sound » Speakers » Output settings » Format » [Test]


Fri 21-Nov-2025
Windows 11 OneDrive file status not showing
https://copilot.microsoft.com/shares/vWLtnhu1qgcDL31dCAcke clue/ResettingOneDrive.pdf
[Win]+R
C:\Program Files\Microsoft OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft OneDrive\onedrive.exe" /reset
Microsoft: Reset OneDrive


Sat 8-Nov-2025
Recording with WIN + Shift + R Tip: Start recording (also see 14-Aug-2025)
  [Record] » [Window] » (click to choose area) » (o) Start » Stop recording » Save as » [X]


Mon 29-Sep-2025
Windows 11 how to remove the blurring from an account's lock screen wallpaper

Sat 27-Sep-2025
Windows 11. Kuinka varmistan, että järjestelmäpäivitys tulee täysin suoritetuksi?

Tue 9-Sep-2025
10 Ways To Make Windows 10 And 11 Faster [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 19:37]
5 Easy Methods To Speed up PC in Windows 11 [ADNET] [YouTube 8:26]

Mon 18-Aug-2025
Microsoft Killed WordPad. Here's How to Revive It. [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 9:57]
Where Should I Put .EXE Files? [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 12:52] [Web page*]

Thu 14-Aug-2025 Sun 17-Aug-2025
How to Copy Text From Images [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 9:44] [Web page]
How to Screenshot on Windows 11 - Cool New Updates [Leila Gharani] [YouTube 12:08]
How to Screen Record [video] on Laptop (2025) [Kevin Stratvert] [YouTube 2:05]
Windows 11: Record Screen [video] with Sound Using Windows SNIPPING TOOL [Crown GEEK] [YouTube 3:18]
How to Use Snipping Tool (Ultimate Guide) 2025 [Brett In Tech] [YouTube 9:05]
How to Use ClipChamp Video Editor - Free Video Editing App on PC [Howfinity] [YouTube 7:39]
BEST Clipchamp Video Editing Tips and Tricks [Kevin Stratvert] [YouTube 14:00]


Sun 27-Jul-2025
Should You Sign Up for Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10? [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 8:34] [Web page]
What Is the Clipboard? Where Is the Clipboard? [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 8:34] [Web page]
Win + V Copilot's entry about Windows clibpoard


Fri 25-Jul-2025
How Do I Go Back to a Local Account after Setting Up Windows 11 with a Microsoft Account? [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 6:22] [Web page]
What Does Signing in to My Microsoft Account Really Mean in Windows? [YouTube 8:02] [Web page]
Yet Another Way to Install Windows 11 With a Local Account [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 6:41] [Web page]
Should I Update to Windows 11? (May 2025 update) [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 9:04] [Web page]
Let's Chat ... about Microsoft [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 19:42]
The First Things to Do with a New Windows Computer [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 8:56] [Web page]
How To Make A Backup Windows Image 7 [Ask Leo!] [YouTube 7:36] [Web page]


Mon 14-Jul-2025
7 Ways to Open the AppsFolder [Applications] in Windows 11
Win + R | shell:AppsFolder
How to Open Windows (Administrative) Tools in Windows 11
Win + R | control admintools

Sat 17-May-2025
Restart Windows Search (to fix Search service failure)
Task Manager » Details » SearchHost.exe » End task
https://copilot.microsoft.com/shares/WsqXYFkPKGC1bXEXdvM2e

Tue 22-Apr-2025
Fixed: Windows Security Icon Missing from the System Tray

Sun 23-Mar-2025
How to Use Virtual Desktops on Windows 11
How do I enable Windows 11's Virtual Desktop feature and manage multiple desktops?
Multiple desktops are an underrated Windows 11 feature - here's how to take full advantage of them
Useiden työpöytien määrittäminen Windowsissa
Multitaskin käyttäminen Windowsissa

Fri 14-Mar-2025
Snap Your Windows   Windowsin kohdistaminen
Turning Snap Windows Off/On
  [Win]+X » Settings » System » Multitasking » Snap Windows   Off (o )
  [Win]+X » Asetukset » Järjestelmä » Moniajo » Kohdista ikkunat   Käytössä (o )
How to snap your windows in Windows 11 | Microsoft [YouTube 1:25]
Windows 11 Snap Layouts [@ExpertZone] [YouTube 3:17]
How To Use Snap Layouts for Multitasking in Windows 11 (22H2) [YouTube 3:59]
How to Customize Snap Layouts in Windows 11 [YouTube 7:10]

Sun 9-Mar-2025
Use Snipping Tool to capture screenshots   Näyttökuvien ottaminen kuvakaappaustyökalulla
Preferably use SnippingTool's Settings to chage the destination folder of the PrtSc key
PrtSc näppäimen kohdetiedostoa voi helpoiten muuttaa Kuvakaappaustyökalun Asetuksista
Also: Settings » Accessibility » Use the Print screen key to open screen capture On ( o)
Alternative: Change screenshot folder location in Windows 11/10 A link ridden with pop-ups
How to Change the Default Screenshot Location on Windows 11 A link ridden with pop-ups
File Explorer » Pictures » Screenshots » Properties » Location » [Move] or [Restore Default]

Use the Snipping Tool
To capture the entire screen
Copy only the image of the active window

Sat 8-Mar-2025
Solve PC problems remotely using Quick Assist   [Ctrl]+[Win]+Q
Tietokoneongelmien ratkaiseminen etäyhteyden avulla Pikatuki
Pikatuki lataamislinkki Microsoft Storeen

Sat 1-Mar-2025
Keyboard shortcuts in Windows
Windowsin pikanäppäimet
Windows-Key Shortcuts You Need
Essential Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts Every User Should Know

Fri 28-Feb-2025
Customize the Windows Start Menu
Windowsin aloitusvalikon mukauttaminen
Hate the Windows 11 Start Menu? Here's How to Change or Replace It
Näin muokkaat Windows 11:n aloitusvalikkoa
Windows 11 lets you enable the classic Windows 10 Start Menu, here's how
How to revert to "Classic" Start Menu in Windows 11?

Language packs for Windows
Kielipaketit: Windows

Tue 25-Feb-2025

Re-add "create new text file" to Windows 11 context menu
Why the heck does Windows 11 keep removing new text document from context menu?
How to Fix a Missing "Create New Text Document" Option in the Windows Context Menu?
kontekstivalikko

5 Ways to Create a Local User Account on Windows 11
How to create a Local account in Windows 11
How to create local account

Mon 17-Feb-2025
Show (or don't show) the notification bell icon in the System tray
Ilmoitus-kellokuvake näkyviin oikeaan alakulmaan ilmoitusalueelle
  [Win+I] » System » Notifications » Notifications (expand) » [v] Show notification bell icon
  [Win+I] » Järjestelmä » Ilmoitukset » Ilmoitukset (laajenna) » [v] Näytä ilmoitus-kellokuvake

Sun 16-Feb-2025
Windows 11 -päivityksestä tulee maksullinen Iltalehden katinkontit klikkiotsikoita

Sat 15-Feb-2025
How to reset the sound to the Microsoft recommended defaults Lenovo
audio doesn't work after waking pc from sleep  try toggle unmute
No sound after returning from Sleep Mode Windows 11   [Win]+R services.msc (etc)
Settings » System » Sound » Volume mixer » [Reset]
Asetukset » Järjestelmä » Ääni » Äänenvoimakkuuden mikseri » [Palauta]
Settings » System » Sound » All sound devices » Speakers » [Test]
Asetukset » Järjestelmä » Ääni » Kaikki äänilaitteet » Speakers » [Testi]


Thu 6-Feb-2025
[Win]+E File Explorer in Windows   Resurssienhallinta Windowsissa
Näytä Tämä tietokone Aloituksen asemasta (tai päinvastoin):
  [Win]+E » [...] » Asetukset » Avaa Resurssienhallinta » Tämä tietokone

How to Restore Missing Quick Access in Windows 11
Access the Old File Explorer from Control Panel
[Windows 11 Resurssienhalinnan] Välilehdet helpottavat työskentelyä
I Use Windows 11 File Explorer Tabs Daily, Here are 4 Power User Tips

Tietokone-ja-Windows-11.pdf (65 sivua)

Wed 5-Feb-2025
  How to enable or disable fast startup on Windows 11
Ask Copilot: "Windows 11 lockscreen is not responding, what to do?"
Ohjauspaneeli » Näkymä: Pienet kuvakkeet » Virranhallinta-asetukset » Valitse virtapainikkeiden toiminnot »
[ ] Ota käyttöön nopea käynnistys (suositus, silti pois)

Also ask (for an extra power button): Lenovo Ideapad gaming novo button hole

Sun 2-Feb-2025
Ctrl+  You Can Drag and Drop a File with The Right Mouse Button on Windows to Get a Menu with Options on Drop!
Struggling to Easily Move or Copy Files in the New File Explorer
FreeCommander XE An alternative Windows file manager, with a dual-panel.

Customizing Windows 11: How to Change Default Apps
Change "default app"
How to Change File Associations in Windows 11

Fri 31-Jan-2025
Taskbar icons randomly disappearing on Windows 11
Settings/Accessibility/Visual Effects/Animation Effects - OFF
My solution: It (sometimes?) helps to move the icon(s) back and forth horizontally.

Thu 30-Jan-2025
Overview of the update process for Microsoft 365 Apps   Learn
How to Disable or Hide Copilot in Individual Microsoft 365 Apps
How do I remove Copilot?

Make a Wi-Fi network public or private in Windows 11 10

Windowsin pikanäppäimet
Windowsin näppäinyhdistelmiä ja -toimintoja
  [W]+D   [W]+E   [W]+I   [W]+L   [W]+P   [W]+R   [W]+X   [W]+[+]   [W]+Esc   [W]+PrtSc   jne

Wed 29-Jan-2025
Niin se vaan Edge-selaimen AI Copilotti osasi antaa hyvät ohjeet, kun kysyin
"Windows 11 vaihda tehtäväpalkin väri"

How to Restore Missing Desktop Icons on Windows 11
Korjaa puuttuva työpöydän kuvake Windows 10/11:ssä!

Tue 28-Jan-2025
Change the ownership of a file
  Right-click file » Show more options » Properties » Security » Advanced » Owner: Change
  » object name to select » Check Names » Apply
How to Take Ownership of Files and Folders in Windows 11 5 solutions

Mon 27-Jan-2025

"Show recently used files" Checked But I Am Not Seeing Them
How to See Recently Opened Files in Windows 11 [6 Ways]
How to Stop Windows 11 From Showing Recently Accessed Items in File Explorer
Recents' folder location: %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent

Sun 26-Jan-2025
Show or Hide Virtual Touchpad icon on Taskbar in Windows 11
How to Show Hide Virtual Touchpad Icon on Taskbar in Windows 11

Ei tarvita uudelleen käynnistämisiä, jos osaa ja uskaltaa tehdä tuon regedit'illä, kuten kuvassa.
Haluttu tehtäväpalkin (Taskbar) ilmaisualueen (System tray) kuvakeasetus tulee voimaan välittömästi.
(0) pois päältä, (1) näkyviin. (Ihan turha tämä "Näytön kosketuslevy", jos laitteessa ei ole kosketusnäyttöä)

Sat 25-Jan-2025

What Is Windows.old [in] Windows 11? Is It Safe to Delete Windows.old
  Voit lukea, mutta älä tee asialle mitään! Ellei levytila ole aivan loppumassa.

Fri 24-Jan-2025
How to take screenshots on Windows 11
Näyttökuvien ottaminen kuvakaappaustyökalulla

Personalize your lock screen Mukauta lukitusnäyttöä

Thu 23-Jan-2025
Move the taskbar icons from the center to left adjustment like in Windows 10
Vie tehtäväpalkin kuvakkeet takaisin laidoille
  Taskbar right-click » Taskbar settings » Taskbar behaviors » Taskbar alignment [Left]
  Tehtäväpalkki klik-oik » Tehtäväpalkin asetukset » Tehtäväpalkin toiminnot » Tehtäväpalkin tasaus [Vasen]
Tehtäväpalkin mukauttaminen Windowsissa

File explorer change to the Compact view
Tiiviimpi näkymä resurssienhallintaan
  ([Win]+E ») View » Show » Compact view (Also set file name extensions)
  ([Win]+E ») Näytä » Näytä » Kutistettu näkymä (Samalla aseta Tiedostotunnusteet)

Configure the command line window size and font (eli komentoriviasiaa)
  [Win+R] cmd » Settings » Command Prompt » Appearance » Font face » Consolas 12
    or Lucida Sans Typewriter 10 1.2

To capture columns while painting in an ordinary command line keep Alt depressed
  In a command-line window invoked by runas.exe /user:xx set from Properties [v] Extended selection keys

Desktop icon settings (a typical choice)
Työpöydän (yleensä) vasemman yläkulman vakiokuvakkeiden valinta   See Win10 info
Show [the essential] desktop icons in Windows
Näytä työpöydän [vakiovalikoiman] kuvakkeet Windowsissa

Sun 12-Jan-2025
Get new themes and desktop backgrounds from Microsoft
Windows 11 Wallpapers Listed - Ed Tittel   C:\Windows\Web
3 Ways To Change The Theme In Windows 11 Ad-ridden link, tone down e.g. with NoScript add-on Chrome
How to Find Your Current Desktop Wallpaper's File Location in Windows 11
  %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Themes\CachedFiles\
  C:\Users\ts\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Themes
Make first a backup copy if you intend to change your Wallpaper!

This PowerShell command reveals the current wallpaper path:
(Get-ItemProperty 'HKCU:\Control Panel\Desktop').WallPaper
  ulpu ts C:\Users\Public\Pictures\IconsTs\BackBlueTS180.jpg
The default Windows Lock Screen Wallpapers (etc) are in C:\Windows\Web\Screen\
Also see ulpu ts C:\_H\PHOTO\KOKOELMAT\Taustat

Sat 11-Jan-2025
Install Windows Updates   Asenna Windows Päivitykset
How to Run Task Manager on Windows 11 (6-Ways)   Windows 11 -tehtävienhallinnan avaaminen
  [Win]+R taskmgr   OR Ctrl+Alt+Esc
How to open Computer Management in Windows 11/10 Tietokoneen hallinta
How to Open Windows 11 Computer Management Console in 7 Ways? Ad-ridden link, tone down e.g. with NoScript add-on
  [Win]+X     OR [Win]+R compmgmt.msc
How to Start the Control Panel from the Command Line   Ohjauspaneelin avaaminen Windows 11/10:ssä
  [Win]+R control   | OR type in Search "Control Panel"
Help in File Explorer   Resurssienhallinnan ohje
  [Win]+E   |   [Win]+R explorer   OR e.g. start "" "explorer" "C:\Users\Public"
The ultimate guide to File Explorer on Windows 11 Ad-ridden link, tone down e.g. with NoScript add-on
How to Make Windows Show File Extensions (All Windows versions)
How to see file extensions in Windows 11
Creating a wireless home network (Windows 11, 10) HP PCs
  "In Windows 11, you must click the expansion arrow next to the network icon to see the network list."
Device Manager   Laitehallinta   devmgmt.msc
5 Ways to Open Disk Management on Windows 10 or Windows 11 Levynhallinta   diskmgmt.msc
  Change a drive letter   Näin vaihdat levyaseman kirjaintunnusta
System Settings Overview in Windows 11
How to check System Information in Windows 11?   Järjestelmäyhteenveto   msinfo32.exe

Fri 10-Jan-2025
How To Add/Edit Path (or other) Environment Variable In Windows 11
  [Win]+R sysdm.cpl   Advanced: Environment Variables...
Change desktop background and colors   Työpöydän taustakuvan ja värien muuttaminen
Change the Desktop Background in Windows

How to Enable Toggle Keys in Windows 11 (CapsLock, NumLock etc warning sound; Accessibility » Keyboad))
[Win]+I » Helppokäyttötoiminnot » Näppäimistö » Lukitusnäppäimet (Toista ääni, kun ...)

Thu 9-Jan-2025   Fri 14-Feb-2025
Download Windows 11 from Microsoft (for: 1. supported 2. unsupported)
Lataa Windows 11 Microsoftilta
Upgrade Win 10 to Win 11, using the setupprep.exe method. Bypasses all hardware checks.
Microsoft has patched the 'product server' trick for TPM check bypass setup.exe /product server
Microsoft sallii Windows 11:n asentamisen ilman TPM 2.0 -tukea
Löytyykö omasi listalta? Nämä suorittimet tukevat Windows 11 -käyttöjärjestelmää
Here are the CPUs that officially can run Windows 11
Google search: windows 11 install unsupported pc
How to install Windows 11 on almost any unsupported PC
Rufus create bootable USB drives
[2024] The Easy Way to Install Windows 11 on Unsupported CPU (10 Mins) SYSCute WinBootMate
install windows 11 on unsupported pc and activate it
Windows 11 -käyttöjärjestelmä | Kattava tietopaketti 2025

How to Change Default Drag and Drop Action in Windows 11   Shift - Ctrl - Alt

Wed 8-Jan-2025
How to Add Shortcuts to the "Send To" Menu in Windows 11?   [Win]+R shell:SendTo
6 Ways to Create Desktop Shortcuts on Windows 11

Fri 3-Nov-2023
Customize the taskbar notification area
Windows 11 disable taskbar overflow

Wed 12-Apr-2023
How to Download and Use Open Shell on Windows 11

Tue 11.04.2023
How to Use a Local Account With Windows 11
Google: windows 11 local account only
How to Create a Local Account on Windows 11 (Home and Pro Editions)

Extra
How to Use CHKDSK to Repair & Fix Windows Hard Drives
Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files

Some Copilot responses
windows 11 i do not play games, what can i turn off in settings?
dism Deployment Image Servicing and Management
 [Win]+X
 DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
 DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

sfc /scannow System File Checker
Should I run DISM or SFC first? ChatGPT disagrees
Windows 11 Event Viewer how to list the critical errors?
clue/ResettingFileExplorer.pdf


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