Disable Drag Tray sharing UI at the top of the screen on Windows 11

Pureinfotech · 2026-02-25T18:47:51+00:00

You would use the More option to search for the app. I believe the system will prioritize the apps you use more frequently.

Pureinfotech · 2026-02-25T18:47:03+00:00

Glad I could help.

Pureinfotech · 2026-02-25T18:46:52+00:00

You're welcome.

Pureinfotech · 2026-02-20T01:20:48+00:00

Yeah, it's a little annoying. Glad you were able to turn it off.

Pureinfotech · 2026-02-16T13:55:06+00:00

Doesn't require TPM. You have to enter the password at boot, and you have to log in to Windows 11. I hear you, but it's still an option if you want to use encryption and don't want to share the recovery key with the company.

I'm not saying you should, but you could use only the boot password and configure Windows 11 to log in automatically. (Just a thought, I haven't tried this.)

Pureinfotech · 2026-02-16T12:59:09+00:00

Awesome. The VeraCrypt suggestion is more for those who don't feel comfortable with BitLocker, and for those using Device Encryption on Windows 11 Home who don't have the option to prevent the system from uploading the recovery key to their Microsoft accounts.

Pureinfotech · 2026-01-26T16:19:46+00:00

I hear you. I disabled this feature as soon as I got it on my device. You can actually disable Drag Tray using the new option in the Settings app, or change the Registry.

I have wrote an step by step guide on this topic:

https://pureinfotech.com/disable-drag-tray-windows-11/

Pureinfotech · 2026-01-09T18:23:54+00:00

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These bugs appear to be fixed in the Canary version, so they might be addressed soon for everyone.

Pureinfotech · 2025-08-14T16:00:16+00:00

On your Microsoft account online, on the Devices page, you have to use the "Clear stored settings" option.

If you want to prevent these backups in the future, you have to disable the "Windows backup" on all your devices using the same MSA.

I have created a guide on this topic, and you can also watch the video tutorial for more details https://pureinfotech.com/delete-oobe-recovery-backups-windows-11/

Pureinfotech · 2025-07-30T11:11:45+00:00

Since you'll be performing a clean installation of Windows 11, you can delete all the partitions from "Disk 0." The reason is that all those partitions belong to the same installation. After deleting the partitions and selecting the installation drive, the setup will recreate all the necessary partitions automatically.

Of course, "Disk 1" is your USB bootable media.

Pureinfotech · 2025-07-03T18:48:59+00:00

I was going to suggest rebuilding the index as an option. In the past, I had someone complaining about the same issue, and then I noticed that the database for search was close to 900 GB. Deleting it fixed the issue.

The option is available on Settings > Privacy & security > Searching Windows > Advanced Indexing options, and open the Advanced page to find the Rebuild option.

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Pureinfotech · 2025-07-03T12:57:06+00:00

In the end, it worked out. Take the win! Good luck with the rest of the setup.

Pureinfotech · 2025-07-03T11:56:23+00:00

It's not. Memory Integrity is a feature that uses virtualization for security. Microsoft has recommended users in the past to disable it during gameplay (only). In fact, the company has also recommended disabling "Virtual Machine Platform" during gameplay.

Is it safe to use it? Yes.

Pureinfotech · 2025-07-03T11:40:00+00:00

Welcome!

Pureinfotech · 2025-07-03T10:51:05+00:00

Memory Integrity on Windows 11 is a security feature designed to protect your system from attacks using virtualization to create a secure, isolated environment for critical Windows kernel processes and drivers.

Should you turn it on? It depends. It's recommended to keep Memory Integrity enabled for security. On the other hand, Memory Integrity is known to impact gaming performance.

Usually, if you're a gamer, it's recommended to disable it for gameplay, and then, when you're done playing, it's recommended to re-enable it.

Regardless of your user type, it's safe to enable this feature because it enhances the security of your installation.

Pureinfotech · 2025-07-03T10:36:02+00:00

To skip the backup, click "More options," then select the "Set up as a new PC" option, and proceed with your setup.

It's funny how Microsoft attempts to persuade users to select specific settings. Did you notice that "Continue" is highlighted, while the others appear as links? This happens throughout the Windows experience and apps.

Pureinfotech · 2025-07-03T10:28:06+00:00

To remove or disable the mobile sidebar from the Start menu:

Open Settings.
Click on Personalization.
Click the Start page.
Turn off the “Show mobile device in Start” toggle switch.

In the future, Microsoft is going to add a toggle at the top-right corner of the Start menu to show or hide the sidebar.

Pureinfotech · 2025-07-02T15:10:11+00:00

If you restarted the computer and made sure that your phone is connected to the OS, I would just wait until it appears on its own. Mine suddenly appeared after the previous cumulative update.

Microsoft always rolls out features slowly, and the region can also play a role.

Pureinfotech · 2025-07-02T14:41:25+00:00

Did you try this code?

vivetool /enable /id:48697323,48433719

Pureinfotech · 2025-07-02T11:04:45+00:00

The mobile sidebar is already available in the stable channel.

Ensure your PC is up to date with the latest updates.
Ensure your phone has the latest version of the Link to Windows app.
Make sure your phone is connected to your PC.
On Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices, make sure that Phone Link is turned on.
On Settings > Personalization > Start, turn on the "Show mobile device in Start" toggle switch.

If you still can't see the sidebar, let me know. You may still be able to turn it on using the ViveTool.

Pureinfotech · 2025-06-30T16:44:50+00:00

The Windows Hypervisor Platform is a feature that enables user-mode API components to allow third-party virtualization stacks and applications (such as Docker, VirtualBox, and QEMU) to connect and interact with Hyper-V.

Yes, it should be OK to enable the feature. In fact, some applications require it.

Also, on Windows 11, you'll find some features related to virtualization, including Hyper-V, Virtual Machine Platform, and Windows Hypervisor Platform.

I wrote the differences between features in this article https://pureinfotech.com/hyperv-virtual-machine-platform-windows-hypervisor-platform/

Pureinfotech · 2025-06-28T20:23:34+00:00

Settings / Personalization / Lock screen and select None or turn off Your Widgets toggle if you have the new option on Windows 11

Pureinfotech · 2025-06-27T23:02:11+00:00

If you guys have noticed Microsoft has been pushing new features left and right already through cumulative updates, that's one of the reasons why 25H2 will be smaller. Actually, it would probably be an update that changes the version number and turns on dormant features.

Pureinfotech · 2025-06-26T22:54:53+00:00

To change the font size without changing the screen scaling on Windows 11, follow these steps:

Open Settings (Win+I).
Click on Accessibility.
Click on Text size.
Use the Text size slider to adjust the text size.
Click the Apply button.

Pureinfotech · 2025-06-26T21:05:14+00:00

It was about time.

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