pc configuration

When I performed a reset I used this command gpedit.msc to not have to see the lock screen when I log in. Now when I move around the pc this awful green color is there. For the most part, once logged in the color I selected is what I see but this other one needs changing. It appears when I first...

Today I realized that I couldn't open Settings/Change PC Settings (in Charm Bar). I also couldn't open the Store from the Start Menu app. Finally, when I tried to open an app on the Metro Start, it just went to my desktop. After much googling, I worked through the steps at this link...

So i just got a Windows update last night when i shut my computer off. Im not sure if i set it up to automatically update when i installed windows as i ran into quite a few problems when installing and kind of rushed through things when i finally got it to work. However i wanted to check the...

Hi there, I am transferring a large amount of data and need to leave the PC on overnight. I believe I have configured Windows 7 Professional so that automatic restarts for updates are disabled, yet the PC still sometimes shuts down when left on for long periods. Any advice on how to prevent...

Hi. I have a dell inspiron i5 core, and the 'dell backup and recovery' thing is not working. I called tech support and they told me to format my PC but I have a lot of important data ( about 130 GiB ) and I have a separate partition for that data. I just want to make sure that if I do a...

Hi, I'm hoping someone here can help me before I get too lost. I have been asked to to put a network into a office over the holidays. The layout is going to be the following: Reception X 2 PC'S Front Office X 2 Printers Back offices X 4 PC's Main PC/Server X 1 Switch - 16 port Netgear switch...

Not to be clichéd, but PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME!!! I know this is a VERY long post, but PLEASE, some tech genius has to read it and help me. I'm going to University in two weeks and really need my laptop to be working and up to date. I hope SOMEONE can help me with this problem as I have been...

I need to reinstall Windows 8.1 to fix a bug where PC Settings fails to open. sfc /scannow, etc. haven't fixed it. Neither has running CheckDisk. When I downloaded the Windows 10 TP and put it on my flash drive, it removed my Windows 8.1 Pro x64 on it. I need a link to redownload the Windows 8.1...

I have applied to join the MRR program and have passed the test and am awaiting approval. I was reading in the MRR manual that MS prefers that a refurbished PC is set up with sysprep so that the end user has to accept the license agreements and activate before using Windows. However, the...

Hi Here's a video that covers new featured in the new build. http://www.winbeta.org/news/windows-10-build-9860-includes-new-notification-center-pc-settings-changes-and-more-video Kind of points out how many things don't work yet, but are coming. Mike

I have found quite a large number of new items in the PCSettings, with an asterisk. Not working in my case, so they are possibly for future updates.

My pc has developed a weird issue lately. When I try to open pc settings in Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center x64, as soon as it opens, the window disappears. It still shows up in the top left corner of my screen, but it just says PC Settings and shows nothing. My Windows 8.1 x64 laptop doesn't...

Hello Win 8.1 'pc settings' remains after it is closed. I have to use task manager to close it after using it. On occasion there was a problem closing another program as this was still running as I could see in task manager. Do any of you have this issue? Thank you Peter

So currently I was promoted from a standard user to an administrator, and now wish to demote myself using my administrator account. Is this possible? I tried going into Accounts in PC Settings, but there was no tab to manage accounts. Should I go to the control panel, or do I have get the...

Hi all PC connected by cable to TV as 2nd monitor. Windows 8.1. Picture fine but how do I get sound on 2nd monitor?

Hello I read an article about the above topic and tried to figure this out with Google etc. unsuccessfully. I went to PC Settings>SkyDrive>Synch and there were 10 items checked on. I really don't understand which should be on or off. I don't really trust the cloud but have used SkyDrive before...

My system is Windows 8 Pro, 64bit OS. Hardware is Lenovo thinkpad helix (model 37011J7). I have problem with finding the blue tooth device. In short, I can only find bluetooth after "restart". When the computer is booted first time, in the "PC settings" "Wireless", the bluetooth switch is in...

my windows experience index is showing 1.0 only. all other is good except graphics and gaming graphics both of which is 1.0 now the mechanic installed everything today. i suspect that he hasnt installed nvidia gt 630 that i brought. cuz theres only one folder named "NVIDIA corporation" which...

First of all i was unable to configure my advanced power options, i.e- create new power plan, choose what power button does or closing lid does? I restored the settings & restarted but couldn't solve it. This is what i get while trying to fix this:- Link Removed Somehow, then i thought of...

A blog detailing a little more about Windows Blue has been posted by Microsoft: The inclusion of a new Start icon is mentioned along with details concerning: Personalisation, A better search function, Improved keyboard and mouse options, Internet Explore 11, Cloud Connectivity, Apps and...