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Windows 10 won't defragment, says"37% fragmented" - Microsoft Community

since purchasing computer windows 10, it'll "analyze" windows (c:) saying 0%, recover image checked in fraction of second, saying )%, when i check system comes "needs optimize 67% (or higher), click on optimize, in less 5 seconds, it's done status saying (needs optimization 30%, or higher.) set automatically "optimize" daily. i've updated whatever windows said needs updated if program use or has due system, etc. i've tried chkdsk...but says can't. went straight dos, , jr. high, typed in "date", "time", etc. dos wouldn't give response. called computer manufacturer, call each day. it's software issue. have me few things , it's not hardware or hard drive, contact microsoft/windows 10 patch or way repair software. frustrating, since isn't 2 months old, , i'm stuck window troubleshooter, , online information, doesn't fix or address issue.

I am having problems with my pc. - Microsoft Community

hello, having problem windows , need youre help. problems having cant turn off pc pressing windows home button, have turn off manually holding power button each time want turn off pc. second problem having cant download new update or download apps, have tried use administrator comand fix doesn't work. lenovo yoga 510 works fine expect these problems. please need youre help. bought game 10 dollars , cant download it. have tried every thing.  ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi arientim, to better isolate concerns, we'd ask few questions: are getting error messages when turning off computer windows home button? are getting error messages when downloading update/app? did make changes computer settings prior issue? let know can further help. regards. Windows / Windows 10 /

Power seting - Microsoft Community

i have power setting set turn off monitor after 1 hour of no use. this working stopped working. monitor not power down no matter how long idle. hi, to understand issue better, there changes made system before issue occurred? in mean time, suggest performing system file checker (sfc) scan , run deployment image servicing , management (dism) tool check pc corrupted system files. steps , more information regarding sfc , dism, check wiki article created zigzag3143 (ms-mvp ). we forward response. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

Windows 10 takes around 8 - 9 minutes to restart - Microsoft Community

original title: re boot when restart desktop, not when first starts up, on restart takes approx. 10 15 minutes before brings lock screen 8 or 9 minutes of monitor saying no signal desktop still on. when first turn desktop on gets lock screen in minute. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** ***subject edited clarity moderator.*** thank information. to resolve issue, suggest restoring pc system restore point. restoring pc won't affect personal files, remove apps, drivers, , updates installed after restore point made. follow steps under restore system restore point . we'll waiting response. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

lost admin on laptop - Microsoft Community

hi i have lost admin right , cant install on laptop or my laptop didn't come windows disk , have n idea how set self admin again all welcome split thread. hi got same problem here don't have disk/or usb windows on there other way admin on laptop ? Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Lost my supervisor password - Microsoft Community

i have windows 10-x64. lost supervisor password. options, short of reinstalling windows. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hello, there different types of password used on computers running windows 10 such bios (basic input/output system) password , , windows administrator password . other computer models have supervisor password feature. verify, may know make , model of computer? the bios password used protect computer unauthorized use. supervisor password second security option computer. windows administrator password password used windows account has administrator level access. if referring bios supervisor password , suggest contact manufacturer ( oem ) better assistance. don’t hesitate reach out further assistance needed. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & priv

Password - Microsoft Community

when turn on computer must write password profile, , dont want write password everytime go on pc how can delete it? automatické přihlášení windows . Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

On new Windows 10 PC, screensaver stays up and I can't get my - Microsoft Community

i have new acer revo windows 10 pc.  various windows such firefox open , appear in taskbar. have screensaver (a green hilly picture, guess acer) showing.  when mouse over, say, firefox icon in taskbar, can see contents of (firefox) windows.  when click on icon, nothing happens (other icon lighting up); screensaver stays up.  same thing other windows. the problem doesn't happen, of time.  while migrating old windows 7 pc (which i'm typing on), keep moving monitor cable 1 pc other, in case matters. the acer online tech support person suggested reset bios on new pc, saying wouldn't lose data. (steps: power off, power on load default configuration, save , exit.) how should deal this? should reset bios acer suggested? or there better solution? thanks. hello, to assist concern, suggest follow advice given hardware provider , post result. thank you. Windows

Option to activate Action Cantre greyed out in Taskbar settings - Microsoft Community

option activate action cantre greyed out in taskbar settings (pasticonstreams missing registry editor, might related?), cannot reset pc fix due unknown problem. hi danny, to better address concern, kindly refer support link below: run system file checker tool . let know if need further help. best regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Personalisation - Microsoft Community

how add pc on desktop hell mean? Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Recycle Bin was deleted - Microsoft Community

hi,  i raghav actually, brother accidentally deleted recycle bin on pc (windows10 ), , know essential, if pc used work. somehow want back. saw other posts windows 7 or vista. need windows 10, , there none it. so, thought can me. please share answers me, thankful you! moved insider original title: recycle bin actually, brother accidentally deleted recycle bin on pc (windows10 ), , know essential, if pc used work. somehow want back. saw other posts windows 7 or vista. need windows 10, , there none it. so, thought can me. please share answers me, thankful you! this icon hidden, not deleted. right-click desktop> personalize> themes> desktop icon settings> check icons want see> click ok. don Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization /

Where are the photos on boot up? - Microsoft Community

on other desktop , 2 laptops, when start computer, there lovely photo on screen. in right corner, there questions "do this?" or not. click , response feedback, continue sending photos these. my current desktop not photos. when boots up, solid color time in left corner. clicking on desktop brings me sign in page, never of beautiful photos. i miss them. did turn off somehow without realizing it?  this new item in windows 10. can go original way sighing local account instead of microsoft account.   Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Windows 10 died - Microsoft Community

hello re-starting pc , power run off,after message "critical process died" ,i try restart , nothing, restore doen't work , give me error,i tried sfc/scannow , give me error...pls help.... hi, provide exact error message received after using system file checker. thank you. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Windows 10 IE black screens - Microsoft Community

have windows 10 , ads within material i'm looking @ start flashing , taking on screen turning screen black. happens on links golf.com go story they've emailed me. spreads other windows have open. how can avoid this. windows defender reports scan wonderful , spyware doesn't show problems. hi, the challenge experiencing ads flashing ads , taking on screen can occur due several reasons, such as, possible threat on computer, hardware issues, etc. better assist concern, kindly answer following questions: when did issue start? have made significant changes computer before issue started? what other troubleshooting steps you've taken far besides running full scan windows defender? just clarity, happening when open said website? kindly provide screenshots of issue experiencing. we forward response. Windows / Windows 10

Windows 10 is Constantly Rebooting - Microsoft Community

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my 2 month old pc has been crashing , restarting lot. restart message appears when happens kmode_exception_not_handled no other error codes it. reliability report has lot of atkex_cmd.exe stopped working reports. i've got screenshot of @ bottom. far i've tried removing realtek hd audio drivers, (i had read drivers might problem) issue still persists.  wiped , reinstalled windows, didn't either. i'm thinking issue might hardware, tried removing reinstering gpu, msi geforce gtx 1060 6gb nothing has worked, please help! *** edited remove third-party link *** **post has been moved moderator appropriate category** i've taken repair shop, i'll post again when learn solution Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures /

Laptop frozen on restarting screen - Microsoft Community

laptop windows 10 frozen on restarting screen , doesn't respond power button. , when frozen mean animation frozen , can't anything. think have leave run out of battery in order power down because button doesn't work , can't remove battery. know problem or can do? check google on how remove battery or call manufacturer. re-insert battery , check if windows loads :d Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

My HP Notebook, running on Windows 10, begins to hibernate 10 minutes - Microsoft Community

have done believe can, changing laptop after closing lid, making custom power plan , making laptop never hibernates. however, laptop still hibernates after lid has been closed 10 minutes, whether or not connected charger not affect time takes hibernate. laptop used never hibernate, 1 month ago start hibernate after 4 hours of being asleep, 1, half, , 10 minutes. have no clue why laptop this, know have been trying fix issue while now, , still have not found working answer. appreciated. hi, the power troubleshooter used detect system settings can affect power usage, such sleep settings , screensavers, , restores them default settings. suggest follow steps listed below run troubleshooter , see if resolves concern: in search box, type troubleshooting . from search results, click on troubleshooting to run app. in left pane, select view all . select power to run tool. check results. if issue persists, disable hibe

Can't set up pins sign in after update - Microsoft Community

hello, my laptop automatically updated , installed version 1703, , asks me log in microsoft account instead of pin thought normal after update, tried enable pin sign-in again , unable so. asks me microsoft account password, pin,  both entered, nothing happens. tried press add on , on again , still nothing happens except blue dotted circle next add button , me entering pin verify. i followed similar post, https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-security/i-cant-setup-pin-login-in-win-10-options-when-i/d1cae447-0daf-47ed-bc83-7957f09db178 and tried go onto gpedit.msc, because i've windows 10 home doesn't work. can me this? in advance. as side note why desktop icons not fit used after update? if there click on remove first.  try add. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & pri

Microsoft Account - Microsoft Community

hello, i have question when log in on my microsoft a ccount on laptop have problem if  have same account on laptop or not.  hi, the thing using microsoft account that, can use same microsoft account sign in windows 10 machines. allow sync pc settings enable across machines such themes, desktop backgrounds, bookmarks , passwords. you can refer link reference. for further queries, feel free post back. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

User Account Control setting is not saved Window 10 - Microsoft Community

i using windows 10 home build 1607 os build 14393.693 genius microtraveller 9000r wifi mouse. have found out after installing smartgenius program windows (ver. 1.2.0227) have downloaded genius website, user account control (uac) setting of windows changed recommended default level lowest level never notify. i able set default level of uac, however, setting not saved. after rebooting, never notify setting comes instead of default. when mouse program uninstalled, uac functions normally, the default setting can set , kept after rebooting. surely, program microtraveller 9000r overwrites records setting of uac. i hope new version of mouse program available soon. sincerely, Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Onedrive locked me out! - Microsoft Community

onedrive has locked me out of laptop!  did "net user administrator /active:yes" , said " access denied    system error 5 has occurred ". locked out of programs firewall protected. so, now? maybe need verify identity on pc go settings>accounts>verify. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Window 10 Incompatibility with Programs - Microsoft Community

my laptop asus zenbook pro ux5051vw , i'm having trouble running specific programs. 1. clip studio paint:       the message "clip studio paint has stopped working" pops , tried compatibility run , nothing works. 2. krita:      doesn't open. says incompatible. 3. paint sai tool:      launches no response.  the odd thing in previous laptop, has windows 10, 3 programs works perfectly. works in sister's laptop.  moved from: ( windows / windows 10 / install, upgrade, & activate / pc ) have contacted developers of each app find out compatibility, support, updates or support windows 10? Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

WINDOWS 10 DELETED BY ITSELF - Microsoft Community

windows 10 upgrade disappeared i have 2 operating systems. first 1 windows 7 home edition , second 1 windows 7 professional edition. each os full system , not upgrade. each 1 on separate hard drive , using ezbcd flip flop between each. home edition testing , professional 1 actual running after debugging applications. 6 months ago, upgraded each system windows 10 no problems. several days ago, logged computer , windows 10 home vanished , defaulted to windows 7 home. windows 10 professional vanished , did windows 7 professional system , ezbcd program. have 1 operating system. ideas on cause this? hi gina, i formatted hard drives , reinstalled windows 7 pro , upgraded windows 10 pro. the second system, reinstalled windows 7 home. at point not think contacting microsoft support team problem. do agree? thanks haha yes, @ time no longer able see misbehaving system.

windows 10 freezing after startup - Microsoft Community

hi i bought dell inspiron 15 5555 amd a10 processor,8gb of ram,radeon r6 2gb graphics , 1tb hdd storage windows 10 home.      installed mcafee 2 years of subscription.at first worked fine.then friend installed games ignoring mcafe's warnings , pc got infected trojan virus .    tried manually clean virus didn't work,so wiped out data reinstalling windows 10,then problem started of during windows freezes right after startup. any help? try booting safe mode(press f8/del/f10 repeatedly screen lights up) , data backed somewhere else. format other disk partitions too, seems virus has infected other disk partitions , formatting system drive didn't it. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Windows doesn't launch anymore!!! - Microsoft Community

hello, i used software (malwarebytes anti-malware) remove viruses , bad files. , when turn on computer on windows, have "loading wheel" turning , windows doesn't come. think software may have remove important windows file. have ubuntu partition on computer, maybe help... i'm on windows 10, laptop asus rog g75vx, , if need more information can ask me! :) thanks thomas hi thomas, it looks you're having problems booting computer. assist concern, need answers following questions: are getting error messages related problem? did try wait until wheel stops loading? have tried force restart computer? could post here photo showing problem? what troubleshooting steps have taken resolve issue? Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & syste

Windows updates pissing me off. - Microsoft Community

not sure windows 10 updates pissing me off. second time had wait update install when desperately needed use laptop make final bid on ebay , loosing because laptop decided update right @ moment.  this third time laptop screwed again after update.  what happen after update pin stop wotking on boot , log on using microsoft password.  i random freeze ups , blue screens.  microsoft support absolutely useless in correcting problem point allow them remote access laptop. problem seem correct after 2-4 updates , working great again.   Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Windows Wont Open Built in programs (etc settings and stuff) - Microsoft Community

hey there,  in last month windows don't want open built in program (settings won't open too) in start, typing me that i have problem account, doesn't open , not showing nothing. help me please :). ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hello detrix, to address concern, please let know if there significant changes made on pc prior this. also, let's check if pc updated latest version. check updates, go settings > update & security > windows update , , select check updates . if you're experiencing issue if pc date, let's try following methods identify cause: method 1: perform clean boot . it determine conflict causing issue using minimal set of drivers , startup programs. method 2: run system file checker (sfc) tool. this tool scan missing or corrupt files on pc. here's how: open elevated prompt. press windows key + x ,

Exchange ActivSync Policies Broker problem unresolved - Microsoft Community

i still having same problem exchange activsync policies broker. sits there on computer flashing on task bar waiting installed. usual message on screen "do want app make changes...." click on no button , disappears keeps coming back. i may wrong think interfering way computer running. cause of may have started time downloaded program "documents manager" which i have since deleted. don't recall problem being there prior that. i have tried changing uac control settings and clean boot neither worked. i even tried going a restore point no luck there either. it's app on computer that somehow have unintentionally downloaded (?) , it is waiting installed. i'm not tech savy understanding microsoft created it. why can't somebody tell me how remove it?  out there prepared me one. still happening, doesn't nobody understand question, have written in incorrectly? Wind

How can I change my ID on Microsoft account? - Microsoft Community

i asked switch microsoft account local account on windows 10. after every step done, found myself wanted change id signed in. i'd appreciate if can me change id on local account on windows 10. warm regards, peter hi peter,   are using local account? if do, change id when logging in local account , change local account's name and can use id when logging in local account . change it, go control panel > user accounts > user accounts > change account name .   let know how goes.   regards Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

lost windows 10 password - Microsoft Community

 usually log win10 pin number. been doing since first released win10. administrator wanted add family members laptop, needed password, said (in subject line),  forgot. been searching site after site , nothing works. cmd prompt, nope. not have password recovery disc , refuse buy third party recovery software can burn flash not have use again. have wasted 5 hours, today on this, no avail. , no, refuse clean reinstall. clean reinstall doing when have had enough , go linux. have read policy on passwords. i'm wonder why want make impossible end users correct simple thing forgetting password? understand microsoft doesn't care end user. people make obvious. notice didn't ask you, how solve simple, common problem. expect have no answer or ignore me anyway. however, still continue search one, no matter not.  "happy" microsoft customer. this peer support forum - users helping users, not staffed microsoft emplo

Panda Global Protection all snoozed. - Microsoft Community

dear all, have encountered problem time. computer installed third party anti virus program ( panda global protection 2016 ) been snoozed windows. not able " unsnooze " though had proceed " security , maintenance " settings there change "network firewall" , "virus protection".  when click "view installed antivirus apps" , "view installed firewall apps", small window had prompted out, , select "panda firewall" , "panda global protection". nothing happen after it. computer firewall under protected "windows firewall" , virus protection none. because can't unsno oze or select other pre-installed av program such windows defender. i hope can able using panda global protection in both protection (firewall , antivirus). i need expert or of have solution me figure out. pc @ risk, highly appreciated me can me solved issue. thanks, jk.  

Time Limits - Microsoft Community

i have set both time of day restrictions, , hour limits per day.  both work @ same time?  in other words, can child can on computer 4pm - 8pm, 3 hours within period? unfortunately, time periods have set no working.  have 4 boxes shaded allowable time - 4, 5, 6, , 7.  took mean @ 8pm should shut down.  not shutting down @ 8pm. thanks in advance. don't use family safety, seems me when contradictory limits set, 1 have override other.  "...can child can on computer 4pm - 8pm, 3 hours within period?"  if child logs on @ 6:00 pm , has permission logged on 3 hours, there obvious conflict four-hour window. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Winows login timings are insane - Microsoft Community

after each update have go through process again , again. system takes more 10 minutes log in after entering password, try work around , sooner tan later go previous build, urge community , microsoft people kindly me problem, it's been way long since windows 10 released , still updates messed up. of them hurt booting of system. please me either solve or microsoft should start fixing things on end! ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** please run system file check (sfc) & dism  if on win 7 or higher instructions in our wiki article below...should have questions please ask us. system file check (sfc) scan , repair system files & dism fix things sfc cannot http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki/windows_10-update/system-file-check-sfc-scan-and-repair-system-files/bc609315-da1f-4775-812c-695b60477a93 Windows / Windo

How did I lose most of my Right-Click/New options? - Microsoft Community

more so, how them back? there after installed office 2016 not sure there or not after uninstalled office 2010.  can still open powerpoint right-click/new not word, outlook, or excel can used through other methods. ***topic edited moderator*** hello carol, the issue occur because office 2010 , 2016 sharing same registry keys. after uninstalling office 2010, deletes other settings associated office 2016. address concern, suggest repair office application restore default settings. can refer link instructions. let know how goes after repairing office application. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Screen saver in Windows 10 Creators Update - Microsoft Community

what happened screensaver options in windows 10 creators update?  fix coming restore has disappeared? ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.***   debora, have gone start -> settings -> personalisation -> lock screen? Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Windows 10 screen refreshes every second (turning off Visual - Microsoft Community

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out of blue when browsing web, entire desktop screen started refreshing every second, making laptop impossible use. task manager remained stable on screen while desktop refreshed behind it, suggests it's not video card problem. researched on computer , tried various suggestions in safe mode, uninstalling idt hd audio , trying update video drivers (no new drivers found). don't use icloud or norton, other main suggestions. some have called "flicker" (implies rapid cycling) in case looked entire desktop being reloaded each second, happens when right-click file , try open with ... desktop icons weren't being resorted every time, happens after doing that. hardware tests ok various benchmarks. it's toshiba satellite s55-a5295 laptop i7 , 12 gb ram. system restore (to week earlier) didn't work, nor did windows 10 reset (files kept intact) regretted doing after stumbling onto pseudo-fix below. the trick finally got stop turn

Windows freezes randomly, then freezes during loading on a hard reset - Microsoft Community

since november 1, 2016, computer has been randomly freezing, forcing me perform hard reset. however, after performing reset, hang on loading screen, or loading screen not show @ all. while have been able afterwards, haven't figured out consistent method of doing so, though try system restores, chkdsk, , running in safe mode. according windows defender, isn't result of virus, , running sfc reveals nothing. what can fix this? hi, hardware or even heat related. try clean boot method see if startup program involved - if process of elimination : right click start button - command prompt (admin) - @ prompt type in msconfig , hit enter how perform clean boot in windows - windows 10 same https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929135 ================================================== of these : if had 3rd party antivirus on os you upgraded or if you have one uninstall , r

Critical Battery Notification Gone in Windows 10 Version 1703 Build - Microsoft Community

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i upgraded windows 10 version 1703 build 15063.0 last week through upgrade assistant made available online.  i not insider.  the upgrade went , resolved issue having 1 of filtermangers on previous version of operating system. however, have noticed following upgrade 'critical battery notification' item contained within balanced power plan doesn't appear on screen did in previous version of windows 10.  from looking @ below screenshot, notification has been removed. looking @ laptop does, have seen windows explorer window opens in task bar, can't click on this. i reported via feedback hub app last week, has been logged. i have since been upgraded windows 10 version 1703 build 15063.11 via cumulative update released on weekend.  that installed perfectly.  however, still don't have 'critical battery notification' item did previously. i have reported via feedback hub app on weekend following update , again morning

stop code driver IRQL what failed NDIS.sys not less or equal - Microsoft Community

hi there, last evening whilst using pc there 2 or 3 mains electric short downs (flickers) , on, since blue screen message above. have tried can think of boot safe mode no avail good. press , hold down power button on computer cause computer restart. on third time should see advanced options menu. select system restore restore computer earlier date , time. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

Windows 10 User Profile Service failed the sign-in - Microsoft Community

split thread. did not work me afraid.  usermanager running still not set new account. when bug going fixed.  has been around ages.  if not sw bug in true sense of boffins @ ms ought able work out fix can downloaded either update or troubleshooter. hi, yes there little chance that user manager service disabled on systems solution offered last op - though if nothing else works should checked. [fix] user profile service failed sign-in. user profile cannot loaded. https://www.kapilarya.com/the-user-profile-service-failed-the-sign-in-windows-10 how fix "user profile service service failed sign-in. user profile cannot loaded." error in windows 8 , 8.1 (also windows 10) http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2126619/fix-user-profile-service-service-failed-sign-user-profile-loaded-error-windows.html possible solution perform refresh keeps apps , data though remove programs. how refresh w

WIndows Mail and On-Site Exchange Accounts failing due to "Azure - Microsoft Community

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im trying add email address windows 10 (both insider , non-insider), , erroring saying  "are sure that's right email address? organisation doesn't support joining azure ad".   domain on-site exchange 2013 server, nothing azure. typing email address @the domain in image, fails error.  can manually setup if choose "advanced setup" , exchange activesync, shouldn't necessary. there no records on dns pointing microsoft or azure, , new error, original builds of windows 10 mail app used add no problem.  should able replicate error trying add account domain below, , wont let type in password. not sure if microsoft has record domain somewhere in system, or if wrong autodiscover information being spat out exchange server. ***personal information deleted moderator. please see the   microsft community asked questions   for more information on how can protect privacy.*** hi,

Windows PIN locked out - unable to reset - Microsoft Community

i have new pc windows 10 , when setting up, locked out using pin due many attempts. i can log on using password, unable reset pin , use it. can advise how can reset ? is there way eliminate password and pin completely.  it's ridiculous must use password on pc @ home. thanks help. hi, to resolve concern, suggest follow instructions provided andre da costa under pin not working through link . hope information helps you. in case need further assistance, kindly reply us. Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC

Bold desktop icon titles in windows 10 home - Microsoft Community

want bold text under program icons on desktop in windows 10 home, 64 bit 8:08 pm hello fran, to assist customizing program icons in windows 10 pc, kindly follow steps below: click on windows + x . choose control panel . on view by , located on upper-right portion, select small icons . click on display . select calibrate color on left panel. under change text size , tick box beside bold . click apply . you may need restart computer changes take effect. let know if need further assistance. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Desktop Icons gone after last update. - Microsoft Community

desktop icons gone when disconnect 2nd screen.  happened after last windows 10 update. ****? hi christopher, we found similar post concern, please check billion debbarma's answer , follow instructions given resolve issues on missing icons. let know how goes. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

how can I keep my icons on the desktop to keep disarrangeing. - Microsoft Community

every time arrange windows 10 desktop icons way want them, scrambled. how can keep them arrangement. hi francest, to resolve issue, recommend setting desktop auto arrange icons. right-click on desktop. go view , click auto arrange icons . regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

How do I recover the bar at the bottom of the screen? - Microsoft Community

it had common used icons.  amd update executed , system went through reset. shows useless options such desktop, 1 drive, pc, libraries, , unused usb drive.  after aggravated discovery, loos if use time in scroll menu up/down arrows navigate. i trying recover "feature"  cannot remove of icons taking entire width of screen. my screen icons got messed too. ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** if right click on icon want remove should show "unpin taskbar".  click on that. on start  screen right click on big icon , can unpin start.  if hit more let pin taskbar want there. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

Most Used Apps list vs Tiles in Windows 10 start menu - Microsoft Community

hi, we implementing windows 10 start menu solution our enterprise application shortcuts tiles , grouped accordingly based on business use. leveraging start menu gpo ensure users locked down start layout , should not able change. there around 60 70 tiles grouped accordingly in start menu , users need used apps list see 6 used applications differentiate these 60 70 tiles. but noticed is, if application shortcut pinned tile, no longer appears in 6 used list , microsoft doesn't seem give information regarding windows 10 start menu anywhere. does has inputs on or microsoft fix issue in future builds etc? thanks, john moved insider if users use 5 or 6 , why why there need 60 70 tiles available? what need way administer apps(tiles) allowed on computer. this need put feedback. can handled if computers use enterprise , group policy? Windows /

Random Noise - Microsoft Community

computer has been making random noise since first got (yesterday). found noise , turned off,  but still making noise. it's annoying when i'm trying things require focus. how can fix this? if "first got (yesterday)" should ask manufacturer's technical support. Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC

windows 10 continually refreshes - Microsoft Community

after windows 10 update  desktop screen refreshes in continually loops, unable use computer ***post moved moderator appropriate forum category.*** hi,         to assist you, please clarify following:     does desktop start refresh during boot up?   did receive error messages?     regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Windows 10 Control Panel - No Contents Displayed - Microsoft Community

when open control panel in start menu, no contents displayed. hello patricia, there reports section or menu in windows 10 may show missing items. however, we're still little surprised in thread, report control panel now. allow providing following information: 1. latest changes made (e.g., program or new application installation, update, driver/device new installation, etc.) ? 2. steps taken in order aid issue? 3. control panel affected? you may try first, restart pc , check if there changes. if did not work, please run system file checker (sfc) in order resolve this. update results. Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures / PC

Battery length of Lenovo Ideapad 310 80ST laptop - Microsoft Community

how long battery last before needing charged. know. thanks. hi carylina, battery lifespan depends on doing on laptop. answer query, suggest contact laptop's manufacturer. regards. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

Restarting Constantly - Microsoft Community

every time boot pc gets scanned windows defender offline restarts. process ha been repeating last 3 hours. can't access anything. specs are: gpu: nvidia geforce gt 710 cpu: intel quad core q6600 ram: 8gb hard drive: 500gb sata my pc did when restarted after installing pc-cd rom peter jackson's king kong official game of movie  hi, windows defender may have come across problem unable fix, resulting situation. able access recovery options in windows 10? see page options can try if able access recovery options on computer. let know if able fix issue trying 1 of options link provided. we're here if need more help. Windows / Windows 10 / Power on or off a device / PC

Bitlocker - Enter Recovery Key correctly and asked to Restart the - Microsoft Community

hi, i hoping able assist bitlocker.  i in position of deploying laptops clients through sccm 1607 deployment.  the client devices use mbam in order encrypt device.  however have following issue: when rebooting system, system asks bitlocker pin. in event key lost, need select bitlocker recovery key.   upon receiving key self service portal of mbam, device states key correct , allows proceed pressing continue.  the machine states unlocking. however on next screen states recovery key correct, press restart accept changes , restart pc. upon restart machine asks bitlocker pin again.  is issue mbam/bitlocker or there anyway around this. please note key correct don't wish recover drive know pin.  i want make sure device fit purpose.  mbam ( malware bytes anti malware ) have encrypting hdds? - majority of consumers associate mbam acronym there maybe handful of users on forum (which consumer /

Local security policy folders - Microsoft Community

good afternoon, past 7 months have feels remoting laptop's. have 3 separate laptops running versions of windows 10. might accounts have been home settings changed things turn on going on months home novice user , not means of computer programmer. after doing research think i've come conclusion they've somehow got computers using local security policy folders. try find folders should be. not there. have input on how can find these folders , flush these people out of computers once , all?  moved virus & malware hi, got you. however, best way able identify if pc got intercepted web spies bring computer trusted local it, or personal it. little hard determine if machine has been hacked or not. mean while, please check these helpful links: protect pc: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17187/windows-10-protect-your-pc microsoft's malware protection center: https://www.micros

Window 10 Administrator Account Not Available - Microsoft Community

i attempted assign new password existing administrator account today , failed work.  reset password twice via microsoft reset process, received code, reset password, , still not work. to make matters worse other administrator account, working, apparently changed standard user.  account type not showing , can not changed.  can't access command prompt (admin). how can recover working password recognized admin account or change user account admin account. thanks the account local account , have no idea why password assigned failed work, more disconcerting fact other existing administrator account rendered standard account @ time password assigned.   windows 10 real mystery me , after research on matter came conclusion either mystery microsoft programmers or that there is very little interest in providing support account access problems. so, if there may others similar problems, here how solved problem.