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How to Backup and Restore Boot Configuration in Windows 10

Since Windows Vista, a new boot loader was introduced to the Windows operating system. It is controlled by the bcdedit tool and has Registry-based entries and options. It has many different configurable parameters. Here is how you can backup and restore its options.

Changes in Windows 10 build 14965 which were not announced

The recently released Windows 10 build 14965 features a number of changes which do not appear in the official change log. Enthusiasts discovered some interesting changes which show the progress of certain features being built under the hood. Let's see what they are.

How to Enable Virtual Touchpad in Windows 10

Starting with Windows 10 build 14965, the operating system got a new Virtual Touchpad feature, which can be activated if you have a touchscreen device. Let's see what it can offer to the end user.

Registry Editor gets address bar shorthand notation support

Since build 14942, the Registry Editor app in Windows 10 got an address bar, which displays the current Registry key path, and allows you to copy and paste it. This small, but very useful feature got a further improvement in the recently released Windows 10 build 14965 "Creators Update".

Windows 10 build 14965 is out for Fast Ring Insiders

Microsoft today released a new Windows 10 Insider Preview. Windows build 14965 became available for Fast Ring insiders. Let's see what's new in this release.

Open File Explorer to Downloads Folder in Windows 10

There is a hidden option in Windows 10, which allows you to open the File Explorer app to the Downloads folder instead of This PC or Quick Access. While the user interface of Windows 10 doesn't allow you to enable this option, it can be done with a simple Registry tweak. Let's see how it can be done.

Disable the about:flags page in Microsoft Edge

Edge is the new default browser in Windows 10. Microsoft is constantly working to make it better. However, some of its options are experimental and can be enabled only by visiting the about:flags page. If you want to disable access to that page because the PC is shared with multiple users, it can be done with a simple Registry tweak.

Restore Control Panel items in Win+X menu in Windows 10 Creators Update

Since Windows build 14959, which was recently released to Insiders of the Fast Ring, Microsoft made changes under the hood of the operating system which were not officially announced. Now, it is harder to customize the Win + X menu.

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