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    Windows 11 Win11 Pro 23H2 Upgrade

    Upgraded to 23H2 and switching on computer it powers into welcome screen. Sign into Microsoft Account and the screen immediately dims. Remains dimmed when opening any program. Except when opening an old game Ultimate Mahjongg which changes the screen resolution. Exit the program and the home...
    • Brian T
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    • brightness build 22631 dimmed screen display graphics home screen power issues pro version radeon screen resolution screen saver settings system specs troubleshooting ultimate mahjongg upgrade user experience windows 11
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation

  2. Recommended desktop calendar widget for Windows?

    I use Todo Agenda on my Android phone, which is a widget that you can add to your home screen that brings together various calendars into one list (color-coded). Is there anything similar for Windows 10? I would like it on my desktop, similar to a sticky note or a weather widget, rather than a...
    • King Mustard
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    • calendar customization desktop home screen productivity sticky notes todo agenda user interface widget windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 10 Music Files Loaded onto the Home Screen (100's of files!)

    Hello, Forum Mates. Since I updated my Windows 10 files the other day, a large amount of music files, which I knew were somehow displaced, but which didn't harm my home screen, started to populate what should be my home screen. I have tried to delete them, but the recycle basket disappeared...
    • cnix
    • Thread
    • duplicates file management home screen music files recycle bin troubleshooting update issues user experience windows 10
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  4. Windows 10 Settings won't open on first try

    When I click on All Settings or right-click on the home screen and choose Personalize the screen pops open, but it's a blank screen, I would have to close that screen and re-open it a second time in order to see the actual All settings or Personalize menu screen. Any ideas as why?
    • donb2012
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    • blank screen home screen personalize settings software bug troubleshooting user interface windows issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 Windows 10 home screen

    Left my granddaughter watching something on YouTube came back and all I can see is windows 10 tiles on screen so where has my home screen gone and task bar? Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk
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    Windows 8 Convince Me

    I suppose I'm one of the rare souls who finds 8 very intuitive and easy to use. I don't have a smartphone, so I have no app habits to break. The common complaints I've encountered haven't been relevant to me, and after 9 months I find myself much more comfortable with 8 than any other operating...
    • FormerLuddite
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    • apps concerns customizing desktop home screen improvements microsoft notifications office 2013 operating system reviews software installation start menu support synchronization updates user experience user interface windows 8 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 Start Screen Customizer Software by DharaniDanger

    Link RemovedLink Removed Features: Application immediate background image (the program changes the background and if you can close it). Option to remember the amendments, it is recommended to enable the option "Start with Windows 8" Three ways to apply: - Easy mode: You can choose a...
    • dharanidanger
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    • application background configuration customizer desktop enhancements features graphics home screen images personalization sequence settings shortcuts software themes user interface utilities wallpaper windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software

  8. What analysts think of Microsoft's Windows 8 overhaul

    The home screen for Windows 8 will feature large touchable tiles instead of the traditional Windows icons. Source: Yahoo! News
    • News
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    • analysts home screen icons microsoft overhaul redesign touchable tiles windows 8
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
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    Windows 7 IE window wont stay open and returns to home screen

    Can someone please help a newbie. Almost evertime I open IE and take my hand off my mouse to do something like type IE will minimize and bring up my home screen. System info I5 2.67 GHZ 64 Bit 4 GB Ram Thanks for any help
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    Windows 7 Help with the home screen

    the bar of icons on the top of the home screen disapperared I dont know how to bring it back. It had the recycle bin, the multimedia icons (music, games, photos, etc.), internet, security. I want to know how to get it back on my home screen because it was very helpful and useful. please tell...