In our previous article we have reviewed a couple of commands that you can use to lock the unlocked drive in Windows 10, instead of restarting the OS. As you may remember, Windows 10 doesn't include a GUI option for that operation. Well, let's add it!
Category: Windows 10
How to Lock BitLocker Encrypted Drive in Windows 10
How to Lock BitLocker Encrypted Drive in Windows 10
Windows 10 allows enabling BitLocker for removable and fixed drives (drive partitions and internal storage devices). It supports protection with a smart card or password. You can also make the drive to automatically unlock when you sign in to your user account. Once you unlock the drive, its contents become available for reading and writing.
Add MSCONFIG System Configuration to Control Panel in Windows 10
How to Add MSCONFIG.EXE System Configuration Tool to Control Panel in Windows 10
MSConfig.exe, known as the System Configuration Tool, is an essential tool that allows managing the startup process of the Windows operating system. You can add it to the Control Panel if you want. This adds extra value to the classic Control Panel tool, which Microsoft continues to remove features from in flavor of the Settings app.
Microsoft Releases Build 19608.1006 (KB4557426, Fast Ring)
Microsoft has issues a small fix to the latest Fast Ring build, Windows 10 Build 19608. The fix, according to Microsoft, will improve overall reliability of the OS. The update is KB4557426, and it raises the OS version to Build 19608.1006.
Turn On BitLocker for Fixed Drives in Windows 10
Turn On or Off BitLocker for Fixed Drives in Windows 10
For extra protection, Windows 10 allows enabling BitLocker for fixed drives (drive partitions and internal storage devices). It supports protection with a smart card or password. You can also make the drive to automatically unlock when you sign in to your user account.
Add Registry Editor to Control Panel in Windows 10
How to Add Registry Editor to Control Panel in Windows 10
Registry Editor is an essential tool for system administrators, geeks and regular users who want to change the Windows operating system's hidden settings which are not available via its user interface. You can add it to the Control Panel if you want. This adds extra value to the classic Control Panel tool, which Microsoft continues to remove features from in flavor of the Settings app.
Add Local Group Policy Editor to Control Panel in Windows 10
How to Add Local Group Policy Editor to Control Panel in Windows 10
The Local Group Policy Editor is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that provides a single user interface through which all the settings of Local Group Policy objects can be managed. In addition to various methods you can use to access the Local Group Policy Editor app, you can add it to the classic Control Panel in Windows 10.
Windows 10 May 2020 Update (20H1) is ready for release with Build 19041.207
Microsoft today announced that they have officially finished their work on Windows 10 May 2020 Update (20H1). The company has issued Build 19041.207 and has made it available to Insiders in the Release Preview ring. This indicates that it won't take long to get Windows version 2004 in the production branch.
Add Classic Desktop Background to Control Panel in Windows 10
How to Add Classic Desktop Background to Control Panel in Windows 10
If you are using Windows 10 for a while, you definitely know that the classic Personalization options were removed from the control panel. All options to personalize are now there in the Settings app, which is a modern app designed for both touch screen and classic desktop users. If you are not satisfied by this new way to tune up your OS appearance, you might be interested in adding the classic Desktop Background applet back to the Control panel.
Add Classic Color and Appearance to Control Panel in Windows 10
How to Add Classic Color and Appearance to Control Panel in Windows 10
If you are using Windows 10 for a while, you definitely know that the classic Personalization options were removed from the control panel. All options to personalize are now there in the Settings app, which is a modern app designed for both touch screen and classic desktop users. If you are not satisfied by this new way to tune up your OS appearance, you might be interested in adding the classic Color and Appearance applet back to the Control panel.
