ReVanced with microG GmsCore

To use microG with ReVanced-patched apps:

  • Download and install the latest ReVanced Manager from here:
    https://revanced.app/download
  • Download and install the latest ReVanced fork of GmsCore APK from here:
    https://github.com/ReVanced/GmsCore/releases
  • Open MicroG Settings from the App Drawer:
    • Disable “Google device registration” or “Authenticate with device registration”.
    • In “Google Accounts”, enable “Allow apps to find accounts”
  • Open ReVanced Manager:
    • Select the recommended YouTube APK
      (You may need to hunt for it online.)
    • Ensure the GmsCore Support patch is checked
    • Run the patcher.
    • Once complete, install the YouTube ReVanced APK.
  • Open the newly installed YouTube Revanced app, tap the profile avatar and Sign in using your Google account through the microG prompt.

Reset Windows Password using Utilman.exe Trick

TL;DR

Run these commands from a command prompt in Windows Recovery, while in the system drive:

ren \Windows\System32\utilman.exe utilman.bak
copy \Windows\System32\cmd.exe utilman.exe

Restart and click the Accessibility icon on the welcome screen. Then reset the password from the command prompt that opens:

net user Username NewPassword

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Fix Slow Start Menu Search in Windows 11

If the Windows 11 Start Menu is really slow to display search results, try resetting the Client WebExperience and Client CBS apps. Run the following from an elevated Powershell prompt:

Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *MicrosoftWindows.Client.WebExperience* | Reset-AppxPackage 
Get-AppxPackage *MicrosoftWindows.Client.WebExperience* | Reset-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *MicrosoftWindows.Client.CBS* | Reset-AppxPackage

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