Start Menu auto-runs is hidden... must create the shortcut file in: C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
Disk Cleanup is still around - it's particularly useful for removing old Windows Update files.
Full Shutdown Windows 10
Normal shutdown is "fast" saves kernel or something. To do a full reboot, you actually need to use restart - this does a complete shutdown and restart (a bit of a misnomer, but makes sense).
Safe Mode:
The old F8 is now disabled by default to speed up boot times a bit. Bring it back: bcdedit /set bootmenupolicy legacy
OR: Recovery options come up on 3rd failed boot, i.e. hard-off when first Windows screen shows up, and repeat a couple times.
Add Item to All-Users Menu
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
User Start Menu: %UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu (Same as Vista)
Shortcuts to documents can be put here. And once in the Start Menu, they can be "pinned" into a Tile.
Switch from IDE to AHCI (or reverse):
From: https://triplescomputers.com/blog/uncategorized/solution-switch-windows-10-from-raidide-to-ahci-operation/
bcdedit /set safeboot minimal (or: bcdedit /set safeboot minimal)
make BIOS change.
boot. then: bcdedit /deletevalue safeboot (or bcdedit /deletevalue safeboot)
Disable Extra screen before login box
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization\NoLockScreen (DWORD 32 bit) create and set to 1. (Personalization is not there by default)
Bluetooth A2DP sink (play from phone over laptop speakers)
It doesn't. Win7 had it, but that was provided by Bluetooth chip providers. In Win8 and Win10, Microsoft started writing their own generic drivers, but without A2DP sink features. Now chipset builders don't bother writing an entire BT stack. So... basically it disappears as a feature in Windows. Will it ever come back? Who knows. See:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/54wsw5/whats_going_on_with_windows_10_and_bluetooth_audio/
https://superuser.com/questions/1199132/is-there-any-way-to-make-windows-10-act-as-a-a2dp-sink
TESTING: Computer Waking from Sleep
See what did it: powercfg -lastwake
This might stop it: Power Options > Advanced settings > Sleep > Allow wake timers to Disable.
Consequences if you actually do use wake timers tough.
Network Sharing
Win10 defaults (I think) to disable SMB1 - possibly added in an update somewhere along the way. Linux, you might need to specify version 2 when trying to mount.
Adding Users (non "web", non domain) old school style
Run: lusrmgr.msc to bring up the classic user manager.
Set Edge to Open InPrivate
DOES NOT SEEM TO WORK: Configure the start page to: "about:InPrivate"
Turn back on Confirm Delete
Right click on Recycle Bin. Open Properties. Check off: Display delete confirmation dialog.
FTP Server + PASV mode
Windows 10 (probably Win7 too) have stateful packet inspection that by default blocks FTP traffic on random ports. E.g. FileZilla Server. Must disable:
netsh advfirewall set global StatefulFTP disable
Cortana - Disable on Pro
gpedit.msc
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Search
Change: "Allow Cortana"
Disable Snap Windows While Keeping Keyboard Shortcut
regedit: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
Modify the string value named DockMoving. By default, it has a value data of 1. You need to set it to 0.
Misc Other Optimizations (for Headless or Older Computers)
Apps and Settings.
Turn off Skype etc.
Check Edge has startup "Boost" disabled.
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