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so I plug my laptop into an external monitor, laptop res is standard 1366x768, monitor res is standard 1280x1024. I have my monitor windows taking up roughly the lower 3/4 of the desktop - I have a 2 inch gap at the top where I can see icons
when I disconnect the monitor, the windows...
Assume I have multiple windows open (browser, WinExplorer, Word,...).
Is there a way to hide all these windows at once to show only desktop, then double click on one of the icons on desktop to start another prgm and finally re-show the previously hidden windows again?
Peter
Q. Is there not a way to adjust the default icon for Control Panel, NOT as a shortcut but from the actual original desktop icon in Themes> Desktop Icons? It seems to be the only one that you cannot change the default icon for. I'm wondering if there might be a reghack specific to Windows 10 that...
I was trying to make hidden files appear, but I made a huge mistake and I unfortunately don't know what I did. When I was on the properties tab inside the users folder, I checked the box where it says hidden. I accepted everything about permissions, iirc, then it started a loading window doing...
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windows 11
There are four desktop icons including the Start Menu (open) that will not move, do not function, I ran a scan, I believe it was scannow and that shows file corrupt
I am able to use the laptop but these icons need to go, I created another Recycle Bin that functions and I am able to open...
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windows 8
Today i tried to install camtasia app to my windows 10 notebook.After i click the installer i realized it was a virus.First command prompt popped up and it said "explorer.exe restricted to access" or something like that i am using my OS in turkish so i dont know what the exact translation is.And...
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(Note: I have been updating from Windows 7 to Windows 10).
I have installed Windows 10 on a laptop and two PC’s All went well but today (3 days later) my main PC when switch this morning on gave me the following. (Fig1)
System Thread Exception Not Handled (igdkmd64.sys)
I looked at all the...
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I was running Windows7 on a Dell Inspiron Laptop. Was sent a link to upgrade to Windows 10. I clicked on this link and started to upgrade to Windows 10. Everything seemed to be working right. During the process there were message on screen saying stuff like it's just about done, it shouldn't be...
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windows 7
Hi,
i have a Dell laptop with a Dell dock. I have three monitors connected to the dock.
On my primary monitor i have organized my icons in a certain specific manner. The problem is that when i remove my laptop from the dock and then reconnect it to the dock the icons on my primary display are...
I just set up a brand new laptop running Windows 8.1. I am not new to Windows. I have been using it since the first version came out and WAS very familiar with the Windows file structure. I don't seem to be able to find much of anything in Windows 8.1.
My husband would like me to create a...
Windows ( in the case Vista home Premium a system i am restoring on a VAIO for a friend).
Setting it up with an Admin account and a standard user account.
a Few questions:
When is the best time to add the standard user account for everyday use?
Here is why i ask, i notice that sometimes certain...
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I am working on a computer that has com surrogate multiplying and eating up huge amounts of ram, but only when there are desktop icons. I remove all desktop icons (move everything to a different folder) and have no problem. I don't have the problem with a Diagnostic boot but do with no startup...
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I ran a cleaner, System Mechanic to be precise, and lost all my icon images. I know, sill of me, I was warned that it would be a problem replacing the Registry Keys that held the images, since that portion of System Mechanic deleted said...
I am trying to move a user in a domain to a new PC. Both PC's are Windows 7 Pro.
I tried Easy Transfer and the transfer was successful. However when I log on, I do not have the users desktop icons, background, or shortcuts.
I am a bit confused because on the old PC the users profile shows as...
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Today when I was doing nothing really at all on my computer I decided to go on speedfan, after I clicked it on my desktop a black screen appeared which looked like my monitor wasn't plugged in (even though it was) and stayed like that for about 5 minutes before I manually shut it down. After I...
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Model: HP Envy dv6 Notebook PC
OS:Windows 8.1 Single Language (64-bit)
I bought the notebook 4 months ago and it has been working perfectly,until yesterday, when I updated windows, now it changes the desktop display out of nowhere every once in a while!!The icons become far apart, I can't click...
Hi guys dunno if you can help me with this?
My icons and taskbars suddenly disappeared about an hour ago, when I restart I get my login screen ok but once I log in I get a black screen with mousse arrow that moves around. If I Ctrl alt del I can shut down and which point all the icons are...
I have an issue, i have just started a Windows 7 Migration Project and i was originally brought in to do GPO, now i have bene asked to do something else and i am a little stuck. Basically we still run Windows XP on most of our machines but will start migrating over to 7 soon. We run a batch...
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windows xp
There are some things w/in Windows 8.1 of which you may not be aware but, should be.
1. Bottom-Left Corner... There is now a Windows logo button on the Taskbar. This acts much the same as the Windows key on the keyboard. Hitting it will give the Start screen & one can toggle back & forth w/...
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windows 8.1
While trying to address another issue, I selected to open a program with default program. I evidently chose Windows Media Center.
Now, no matter what I do, WMC pops up. It pops up even when I try to open Freecell.
Tried to do a system resore but it gives me an "unspecified error".
My Live...