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A disaster so far. Installation worked OK Desktop shows (rearranged but still all icons there) There is no Start button at bottom left, and anyway Icons at bottom of screen (taskbar and system tray) don’t work - when the curser moves to them, instead of an arrow it become an “I” and does not...

Loaded it on my spare 500gb HD, took ages & had to do it twice from the 7gb usb stick. The swiping to the right does not work. Any other way to get whatever is in there? Do you think Classic Shell will work onw10? The dropdown menu from the Start Button seems fully active. Cntrl. panel I had...

When I right click my Taskbar and select Properties, I have Taskbar, Navigation and Toolbars Tabs, but there is no Start Menu Tab. I can't customize my Start Menu. Isn't there supposed to be a Start Menu Tab? Thanks

Okay, as the title says, I upgraded. But there's a problem: Nothing on this OS seems to be working. Explorer.exe constantly crashes, and a couple of hours ago, the computer itself just froze entirely, with me not even able to do ANYTHING. I fixed the freezing by updating my graphics drivers...

As we continue the countdown to our Windows 10 launch, we’re excited to talk about Continuum. Windows 10 combines the best of Windows 7 with the best of Windows 8 and Continuum is a great example of that; with Continuum you can use a keyboard and mouse when you choose, or you can optimize your...

We’re three days to our Windows 10 launch! Today, we’re sharing more about the great Windows 10 built-in apps like Photos, Maps, Mail and Calendar, Groove, and Movies & TV*. This family of apps shares an elegant look and feel and work consistently across all your Windows 10 devices. Photos...

Microsoft Edge doesn't come stocked with a Home button by default, but you can add one. read more Continue reading...

Windows 10's new Quick Access feature allows you to pin your favorite folders for easy and quick access. read more Continue reading...

I am almost certain you guys have it in hand, but, before the event, is it not time to upgrade the Windows 10 layout in a similar fashion to that of Windows 8? It is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate to any one subject or, for that matter, to know where one should post a particular...

A few of our favorite apps and games were updated recently, take a look below to see what’s new. Alaska Airlines update (Link Removed) Link Removed Link Removed Now fans of Alaska Airlines can book Preferred Plus Seats right from the app. They’re the seats you dream about – with more legroom...

Hi guys, I wondered if anyone knew a way to have the Favorites tree in Windows Explorer expand by default when opening a new window? This used to be the case but one day for some reason it changed and now it is collapsed by default and it's really annoying! Expanding the Computer or Libraries...

Hi. First post. I have links in a Word document. I need to find a way to open the links using only my keyboard and not my mouse. Using the mouse I can go the the link, select the link, right click over the highlighted link, and select Open Hyperlink. All this can be done with the mouse. But how...

Hi everyone. I’m Albert, and I lead the Design Team in the Operating Systems Group at Microsoft. First time poster, long time reader, be gentle. Our team designs for Windows phones, tablets, and PCs; for services, such as the Store, accounts, and MSN; for Xbox; and also for emerging experiences...

Hello! I’m Aaron Butcher and I’m the Group Program Manager for the Maps Team in the Windows PC, Phone, and Tablet Group. In the January Windows 10 Technical Preview, Windows Insiders got a chance to try out our new Maps app for the PC. We’re excited that the new Maps app is also available now on...

Hi Spartan is pretty spartan, especially since whenever I point at the icons in the upper right they disappear. I'm talking about the Star, Folder with Star, Pad, Smiley Face and the 3 Dots. Link Removed Link Removed Once they are gone they don't come back unless I close Spartan and open...

I am trying to remove 'Homegroup' as it is not needed and my Internet and Outlook wont open until that icon appears on my desktop and that takes a couple of extra minutes after everything else is ready. I followed the instructions below. But when I click on 'Leave the Homegroup' I get a...

College basketball fans, are you ready for the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship? We’re thrilled to share that you will be able to watch every game live with NCAA March Madness Live app that is available to download for free from the Windows and Link Removed. Now no matter where...

Hey, guys! Here is a simple way to backup and restore your Start screen. 1) Extract the .zip to your desktop. 2) Open START. 3) Right-click on BACKUP START and replace my username (ALEX) with yours. Repeat this step for RESTORE START. I wanted to add a variable so that you didn't have to do...

I'm thinking of binning my android tablet and buying a windows 8 laptop. I have 1 question! Can I download maps for free and then search offline for destinations when I'm away from any data connection? I know I will have to source a GPS module Thanks

Greg Shultz takes a look at where the controls that used to appear on the Charms Bar have gone in Windows 10. Continue reading...