Retail
Whatโs a Retail Windows license? You get the retail license when you purchase Windows copy from a retail store or an online store. The retail license usually comes in a boxed copy and
is not specific to any PC and can be transferred from one PC to another. That is, you can remove Windows from one PC and install and activate it on another computer.
OEM
What is an OEM Windows license? OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) licenses are used by PC manufacturers to offer Windows preinstalled on their computers. In other words, you get the
Windows OEM license when you purchase a new PC pre-installed with Windows. For instance, if you buy a new Dell computer pre-installed with Windows, then the license type is OEM. If your
PC came preinstalled with a genuine Windows license, then it likely has an OEM license. Unlike retail licenses, OEM licenses cannot be transferred from one computer to another. These
days, OEM product keys are embedded in the BIOS/UEFI firmware to avoid license theft.
Volume
What is a Volume Windows license? Volume licensing is usually used by governments, educational institutes, and large businesses. Since they buy in bulk, they get Windows licenses for a
much lesser price than home users who buy one or two licenses.
Ultimate Performance
Open Powershell as an administrator, paste powercfg -duplicatescheme e9a42b02-d5df-448d-aa00-03f14749eb61 into Powershell, and then press Enter.
Then, exit powershell, press Win + R, type powercfg.cpl and hit enter, then select Ultimate performance.
MSG Command
Run CMD as Admin then type "msg username messagetext" then press enter. The target user will see it pop up on his or her screen. If you want to know if the message was received, add /w
to the end of the command. You can send the message to all users by using the following command: "msg * messagetext".
See the full example
here.
Sndvol.exe
Using the Windows key + R, open the Run dialog, paste Sndvol.exe and press enter the classic Volume Mixer youโre used to from previous Windows versions will appear enjoy!
God Mode Folder
To access it, youโll need to create a new folder by right clicking and selecting New, followed by Folder on your desktop. Rename the folder to the following:
GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} You can then open it and tweak additional settings.
Unnamed Folder
Create a normal New Folder next Right-click on the folder and click on rename or just press F2 function button. Then just press the ALT key and type in 0160 numerically, and then let go
of the ALT key.:exclamation:Make sure you use the numeric keys on the right side of the keyboard to type the digits:exclamation:After doing this, the folder will exist without a
name.
Secure Folder
To start, download the file
here. Next,
open the batch file in Notepad or any text editor. Navigate to line 31 and change 123 to your desired password. Once the file has been saved, double-click it to create a new folder
called 'Locker'. After that, open the Locker folder and place your files there. Afterwards, double click the batch file and a command prompt will appear. Type y and the Locker will be
hidden. In order to show the folder again, double click the batch file again and it will prompt you for the password. Once you have entered your password, the Locker will appear.
Sysprep
To use Sysprep, open File Explorer and navigate to C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep. Next, double-click on sysprep.exe to launch the System Preparation Tool. In the Sysprep window, select
the "Enter System Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE)" option from the "System Cleanup Action" dropdown menu. Then, check the "Generalize" checkbox to remove all unique system information.
Finally, select "Shutdown" from the "Shutdown Options" dropdown menu and click "OK" to initiate the process. Your computer will shut down once Sysprep has completed its task.
Important Notes:
- Sysprep can only be run a limited number of times on a Windows installation. Running it multiple times may lead to activation issues.
- Ensure you back up any important data before running Sysprep, as it will remove user accounts and personal data.
- After running Sysprep, the next time you start your computer, you'll need to go through the initial setup process as if you were setting up a new PC.
Check Maximum RAM Capacity Supported by Motherboard
To check the maximum RAM capacity supported by your motherboard, open Command Prompt and type the command wmic memphysical get maxcapacity, then
press Enter. The output will display the maximum RAM capacity in kilobytes (KB). To convert it to gigabytes (GB), divide the value by 1,048,576 (1024 x 1024). For example, if the output
is 16777216 KB, it means your motherboard supports up to 16 GB of RAM.
Check Your CPU Model
To check your CPU model, open Command Prompt and type the command wmic cpu get caption, then press Enter. The output will display the model name
of your CPU. For example, it might show "Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700K CPU @ 3.60GHz" or "AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core Processor". This information can be useful for troubleshooting,
compatibility checks, or system upgrades.
Bypass Windows 10/11 OOBE During Installation
To bypass the Windows 10/11 Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) during installation, when you reach the OOBE screen, press Shift + F10 to open Command Prompt. In the Command Prompt window,
type the command oobe\bypassnro and press Enter. This will restart your computer and take you directly to the desktop, skipping the OOBE setup
process. Note that this method may not work on all versions of Windows, and it's recommended to use it only for testing or troubleshooting purposes.
โ ๏ธ Bypassing OOBE may lead to incomplete setup and configuration of Windows features. It's advisable to complete the OOBE process for a fully functional system.
โ ๏ธ This method is intended for advanced users and IT professionals. Proceed with caution and ensure you understand the implications of bypassing OOBE.
โ ๏ธ This will not work on Windows 11 25H2 and later versions due to security enhancements implemented by Microsoft.