{"id":1770,"date":"2026-01-05T07:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T07:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.1.150\/user2\/wp_prototypes\/medical\/?p=1"},"modified":"2026-08-24T23:50:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T23:50:51","slug":"windows-settings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ascomputerspro.com\/store\/2026\/01\/05\/windows-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Activate Windows<br><strong>Windows 10<\/strong>: Start &gt; ; Settings &gt; ;&nbsp;<em>Update<\/em>&nbsp;&amp; Security &gt; ;&nbsp;Activation &gt;; Change Product Key &gt;; Enter a product key;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I install Windows 10\/11 updates?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Windows 10<\/strong>: Start &gt; ; Settings &gt; ;&nbsp;<em>Update<\/em>&nbsp;&amp; Security &gt; ;&nbsp;<em>Windows Update<\/em>&nbsp;&gt; Check for&nbsp;<em>updates<\/em>.<br><strong>Windows 11<\/strong>: Start &gt; ; Settings &gt; ;&nbsp;<em>Windows Update<\/em>&nbsp;&gt; Check for&nbsp;<em>updates<\/em>.<br><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;To install automatic updates always prefer&nbsp;<strong>Update and restart<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Video Support:&nbsp;<\/strong>Install Windows 11 Updates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Install Windows 11 Updates\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SxWmSmcNf6Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Change or reset your Windows password<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select Start &gt; Settings &gt; Accounts &gt; Sign-in options .&nbsp;Under Password , select Change and follow the directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Change or reset your PIN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To change your password or PIN, go to Start &gt; Settings &gt; Accounts &gt; Sign-in options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select PIN (Windows Hello), and then select Change PIN.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Password then select Change.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Switch from a local account to a Microsoft account<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select Start &gt; Settings &gt; Accounts &gt; Your info.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Sign in with a Microsoft account instead. You\u2019ll see this link only if you\u2019re using a local account. \u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the prompts to switch to your Microsoft account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Change your account picture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select Start &gt; Settings &gt; Accounts &gt; Your info.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Adjust your photo, select Choose a file &gt; Browse files to select an existing photo. Or, if your device has a camera, select Take a photo &gt; Open camera and take a new photo.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Customize Desktop Background<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Select Start &gt; Settings &gt; Personalization<\/strong>. The preview window gives you a sneak peek of your changes as you make them. In Background, you can select a picture or solid color, or create a slideshow of pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Customize your Lock Screen Image<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Select Start &gt; Settings.<\/strong>&nbsp;Select Personalization &gt; Lock screen. Select the list for Personalize your lock screen, then do one of the following: Select Windows spotlight for beautiful photography that displays automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Open File Explorer:<\/strong><br>To open File Explorer, select&nbsp;<strong>Windows logo key&nbsp;<\/strong>+&nbsp;<strong>E<\/strong>&nbsp;or go to&nbsp;<strong>Start&nbsp;<\/strong>and type&nbsp;<strong>File Explorer&nbsp;<\/strong>in the search box. Select<strong>&nbsp;File Explorer<\/strong>&nbsp;in the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Uninstall or Remove Apps and Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can\u2019t find the one you\u2019re looking for, you can try another location.&nbsp;Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can\u2019t be uninstalled.&nbsp;You can try to&nbsp;<strong>repair a program<\/strong>&nbsp;first, if it\u2019s just not running correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To uninstall unwanted applications from the Control Panel, follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the search box on the taskbar, type&nbsp;<strong>Control Panel<\/strong>&nbsp;and select it from the results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select&nbsp;<strong>Programs&nbsp;<\/strong>&gt;&nbsp;<strong>Programs and Features.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold (or right-click) on the program you want to remove and select&nbsp;<strong>Uninstall<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>Uninstall<\/strong>\/<strong>Change<\/strong>. Then&nbsp;follow the directions on the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To uninstall these programs from the Start Menu, do the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Select&nbsp;<strong>Start<\/strong>&nbsp;Windows logo Start button&nbsp;and look for the app or program in the list shown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select&nbsp;<strong>Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Finally, to uninstall the software using Settings, here are the steps to follow:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select&nbsp;<strong>Start<\/strong>&nbsp;Windows logo, then select&nbsp;<strong>Settings<\/strong>&nbsp;Gear-shaped Settings icon&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;<strong>Apps&nbsp;<\/strong>&gt;&nbsp;<strong>Apps &amp; features<\/strong>. Or just click the shortcut link at the bottom of this article.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the app you want to remove, and then select&nbsp;<strong>Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clearing Browser History and Cache<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/ascomputerspro.com\/clear-browser-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/ascomputerspro.com\/clear-browser-history\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Upscale and Enhance Your Images<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upscale.media\/upload\">https:\/\/www.upscale.media\/upload<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\">Shutdown During Windows Initial Setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>At<\/em>&nbsp;that&nbsp;<em>initial setup<\/em>&nbsp;screen, press the&nbsp;<strong>Shift + F10<\/strong>&nbsp;key \u00b7&nbsp;<em>At<\/em>&nbsp;the Command Prompt, type&nbsp;<strong><em>shutdown<\/em>\/s<\/strong>&nbsp;\u21b5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\">Bypass Windows 11 Internet Requirement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>At<\/em>&nbsp;that&nbsp;<em>initial setup<\/em>&nbsp;screen, press the&nbsp;<strong>Shift + F10<\/strong>&nbsp;key \u00b7&nbsp;<em>At<\/em>&nbsp;the Command Prompt, type&nbsp;<strong><em>OOBE\\BypassNRO.cmd<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;\u21b5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\">Command for Battery Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Command Prompt window, type&nbsp;<strong>powercfg\/batteryreport<\/strong>&nbsp;\u21b5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\">Quick Link menu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press Win + X<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\">Command for Shutdown\/Restart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Windows + X, U, U = PC Shutdown<br>Windows + X, U, R = PC Restart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\">Check for Windows Updates:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Windows + R, then Type ms-settings:windowsupdate \u21b2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\">Open Windows Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Win + I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\">On-Screen Keyboard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows Key + Ctrl + O<\/strong> simultaneously to open and close it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Win+R<\/strong>, Then Type <strong>OSK<\/strong> \u21b2<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-3-color has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Check Model and Serial Number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open Command Prompt.<br><strong>To get Product name:<\/strong> wmic csproduct get name\u21b2<br><strong>To get Product Serial Number:<\/strong> wmic bios get serialnumber\u21b2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Activate WindowsWindows 10: Start &gt; ; Settings &gt; ;&nbsp;Update&nbsp;&amp; Security &gt; ;&nbsp;Activation &gt;; Change Product Key &gt;; Enter a product key; How do I install Windows 10\/11 updates? Windows 10: Start &gt; ; Settings &gt; ;&nbsp;Update&nbsp;&amp; Security &gt; ;&nbsp;Windows Update&nbsp;&gt; Check for&nbsp;updates.Windows 11: Start &gt; ; Settings &gt; ;&nbsp;Windows Update&nbsp;&gt; Check for&nbsp;updates.Note:&nbsp;To install automatic updates&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2036,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bst_post_transparent":"","_bst_post_title":"","_bst_post_layout":"","_bst_post_sidebar_id":"","_bst_post_content_style":"","_bst_post_vertical_padding":"","_bst_post_feature":"","_bst_post_feature_position":"","_bst_post_header":false,"_bst_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,17,19,20],"tags":[24,33],"class_list":["post-1770","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-information","category-promotions","category-search-engine","tag-blogging","tag-photography"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ascomputerspro.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1770","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ascomputerspro.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ascomputerspro.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ascomputerspro.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ascomputerspro.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1770"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/ascomputerspro.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1770\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9141,"href":"https:\/\/ascomputerspro.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1770\/revisions\/9141"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ascomputerspro.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2036"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ascomputerspro.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1770"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ascomputerspro.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1770"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ascomputerspro.com\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1770"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}