Setup Guides
Every guide tagged Setup, newest first. All 9 use tools built into Windows.
- How to Use Task Scheduler in Windows 11
Task Scheduler runs scripts, backups, and cleanups automatically. Here is how to build a task that actually fires, and how to fix one that silently doesn't.
- How to Enable Virtualization (VT-x / AMD-V) in the BIOS
Emulators, WSL, and virtual machines all need CPU virtualization switched on in firmware. Here is where each manufacturer hides the setting.
- How to Install WSL on Windows 11 (and Fix It When It Fails)
Run Ubuntu and other Linux distributions inside Windows 11 with WSL. One command installs it: here is that command, plus fixes for every common error.
- How to Enable Hyper-V in Windows 11
Hyper-V lets you run virtual machines natively in Windows 11 Pro. Here is how to turn it on, create your first VM, and avoid the conflicts it causes.
- How to Enter BIOS or UEFI Settings in Windows 11
Need to change boot order, enable TPM, or turn off XMP? Here is how to enter BIOS or UEFI on Windows 11 from inside Windows and with the setup key at startup.
- How to Change DNS Servers in Windows 11
Switching to Cloudflare, Google, or Quad9 DNS can fix broken sites and speed up browsing. Change DNS in Windows 11, enable encrypted DNS, and test it.
- How to Transfer Files from an Old PC to a New PC
Moving to a new Windows 11 PC? Transfer files, browser data, and settings safely with an external drive, network share, or cloud sync, step by step.
- How to Install Windows 11 on an Unsupported PC
PC blocked by the TPM 2.0 or CPU requirement? Install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware safely, understand the risks, and keep your files, step by step.
- How to Disable Telemetry and Tracking in Windows 11
Cut Windows 11 telemetry and tracking. Reduce diagnostic data, turn off the advertising ID, clear activity history, and lock down app permissions.