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Tired of Frustrating Delays for New Windows Tools? Can You Safely Activate Them Early?
Sometimes, even after you update Windows, new features stay hidden on your computer. Microsoft turns these on slowly for different people. This means you might wait weeks or months to get a new tool that you see announced online.
If you want to use a new feature right away, waiting can be a problem. There are tools to help you get them sooner.
An Easier Way to Turn On Features
In the past, you needed to use a tool called ViVeTool. This tool works with typed commands in a terminal window, which can be tricky for many users.
Now, there is a better option: FlyOOBE. It is a free program with a simple, clickable interface. FlyOOBE uses the power of ViVeTool in the background but makes it much easier for you. You do not need to type any commands. While its original purpose was to help upgrade older computers to Windows 11, it now includes this helpful feature management tool.
How to Enable Hidden Features
Using FlyOOBE is a straightforward process. It gives you a safe way to manage which features are active on your system.
- Run with Special Permissions. Find the FlyOOBE program file. Right-click on it and choose “Run as administrator.” This gives the tool the necessary permissions to make changes to Windows.
- Find the Feature Tool. On the program’s main screen, look for the ViVeTool section and click the “details” button.
- Enter Feature Codes. You will see a text box. This is where you put the special codes, called feature IDs, for the tools you want to turn on. If you have more than one, separate each code with a comma.
- Choose an Action. Use the dropdown menu to select what you want to do. Choose “Enable IDs” to turn features on or “Disable IDs” to turn them off.
- Start the Process. Click the “Run” button.
FlyOOBE will take care of the rest. This method is convenient because it avoids the complexity of a command line. You can also use this same process to turn off new features that you do not like, giving you more control over your Windows experience.