Speedtest command-line option

 An option is available to perform a speed test within Windows without a web browser.  Use the command below to install the CLI Speedtest application.

winget install speedtest-cli

Once installed, use the command below to execute a test.

speedtest

https://www.howtogeek.com/dont-use-your-browser-for-these-tasks-the-terminal-is-better/

Winslopr

Winslopr is an utility to disable certain components within Windows 11.

https://github.com/builtbybel/Winslopr/

https://www.vladan.fr/winslopr-the-no-nonsense-windows-slop-remover-for-windows-11-home-users-and-it-admins-alike/

Windows Repair Toolkit

The Windows Repair Toolkit is a collection of troubleshooting apps.

https://windows-repair-toolbox.com/

https://www.howtogeek.com/this-free-windows-tool-is-perfect-for-diagnosing-your-pc-issues/

FluentTaskScheduler

FluentTaskScheduler is a modern interface over the Task Scheduler within Windows 11.

https://github.com/TRGamer-tech/FluentTaskScheduler

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/someone-made-a-modern-version-of-task-scheduler-for-windows-11-and-it-looks-awesome

Winslop

Winslop is an utility to disable AI features within Windows 11.

https://github.com/builtbybel/Winslop

PowerToys Run plugins

PowerToys has an option to add additional plugins to the default Run option.  Below are a few examples of various modules.

https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/doc/thirdPartyRunPlugins.md

https://github.com/ruslanlap/PowerToysRun-SpeedTest

https://github.com/ruslanlap/PowerToysRun-VideoDownloader

https://github.com/ruslanlap/PowerToysRun-Definition

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/3-secrets-you-wish-you-knew-sooner-about-powertoys-on-windows-11

ViVeTool GUI

ViVeTool GUI lets you easily enable, disable and search for new hidden Features in Windows Insider Builds.

https://github.com/PeterStrick/ViVeTool-GUI

https://4sysops.com/archives/vivetool-enable-hidden-windows-features/

FlyBy11

Flyby11 is a patcher that removes the restrictions preventing from installing Windows 11 (24H2) on unsupported hardware.

https://github.com/builtbybel/Flyby11

One method to gain access to a Windows computer when an existing password is lost

If an existing password is lost with a Windows computer, one option in the past was to use a Linux-based option such as http://www.chntpw.com/.  But this method may not work if the computer is configured to use UEFI and cannot be modified.  Below is one option that may be able to resolve the situation.

Boot off a Windows 11 USB

When the Windows Setup screen appears, press SHIFT+F10 to launch a CMD window

Verify the local hard drive letter such as D:

Type ren d:\windows\system32\utilman.exe utilman.exe.bak and press the ENTER key

Type copy d:\windows\system32\cmd.exe d:\windows\system32\utilman.exe and press the ENTER key

Exit the Windows 11 setup

Boot normally to the local drive

At the Login Screen click the EASE OF ACCESS icon (beside the Power icon in the bottom right corner of the screen). This should launch a CMD window

Type net user accountname /add and press the ENTER key

Type net localgroup administrators accountname /add and press the ENTER key

Press ALT+F4 to close the CMD prompt

Click the Power icon (bottom right corner of the screen) and select RESTART

Sign in as accountname without a password

OSDCloud

OSDCloud is a free PowerShell framework for deploying Windows 10 and Windows 11.

https://4sysops.com/archives/deploy-windows-11-with-osdcloud/

https://www.osdcloud.com/

Win11Debloat

Win11Debloat is a PowerShell script that can remove pre-installed Windows bloatware apps, disable telemetry and declutter the experience by disabling or removing intrusive interface elements and ads.

https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat

https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-11/307557/hands-on-with-win11debloat

OFGB (Oh Frick Go Back)

OFGB (Oh Frick Go Back) is an utility to make Registry modifications to prevent ads within Windows 11 within certain areas.

https://github.com/xM4ddy/OFGB

A .REG file with similar functionality can be found at the link below.

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/disable-ads-in-windows-11.8004/

WhyNotWinAI

The WhyNotWinAI checks the local processor to determine compatibility with the upcoming Windows 11 build.

https://github.com/builtbybel/WhyNotWinAI

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/windows-11-24h2-goes-from-unsupported-to-unbootable-on-some-older-pcs/

BloatyNosy

BloatyNosy is an app to remove features from Windows 11.

https://github.com/builtbybel/BloatyNosy/

https://github.com/builtbybel/Winpilot/

Remove personal details from a file within Windows 11

Windows 11 includes an option to remove personal details from a file.  To perform this action, right-click on a file and select Properties.  Under the Details tab, click the "Remove Properties and Personal Information" option.  A new dialog box will appear asking if a copy is to be created or to modify the existing file.

Use the command line to determine the number of memory slots with Windows

To determine the number of memory slots with Windows, launch an elevated command prompt and enter the following commands:

wmic Memphysical get MaxCapacity, MemoryDevices

wmic MemoryChip get BankLabel, DeviceLocator, Capacity

To find similar information via PowerShell, use the following commands within an elevated session.

Get-WmiObject -Class "Win32_PhysicalMemoryArray"

Get-WmiObject -Class "Win32_PhysicalMemory" | Format-Table BankLabel

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/how-to-find-available-memory-slots-on-windows-11

Use WMI commands to obtain information on memory

WMI commands can be used to obtain details concerning local memory.  Below are some examples of the commands available.

wmic memorychip get devicelocator, manufacturer

wmic memorychip get devicelocator, partnumber

wmic memorychip get devicelocator, capacity

wmic memorychip get devicelocator, speed

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-check-ram-size-speed-type-part-form-factor-windows-11

Install Windows 11 on a non-supported device

To install Windows 11 on a non-supported device or within a virtual machine, use the following Registry entry.

Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup. Right-click the Setup folder and create a new key called LabConfig.

Right-click the LabConfig folder and create one new DWORD value named BypassTPMCheck and another named BypassSecureBootCheck.

Set both values to 1.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/10/how-to-upgrade-to-windows-11-whether-your-pc-is-supported-or-not/

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ways-to-install-windows-11-e0edbbfb-cfc5-4011-868b-2ce77ac7c70e

PowerShell script to check for Windows 11 compatibility

Microsoft has created a PowerShell script to check for Windows 11 compatibility.

https://aka.ms/HWReadinessScript

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-endpoint-manager-blog/understanding-readiness-for-windows-11-with-microsoft-endpoint/ba-p/2770866

EdgeDeflector

Windows 11 makes it harder to modify web browser defaults in comparison to Windows 10.  One option to make these changes is to use a third-party utility such as EdgeDeflector.  This free app allows another browser besides Edge to be used for default activities such as searching from the Start menu.

https://www.ctrl.blog/entry/edgedeflector-default-browser.html