-
L
Date & Time settings
Each time I boot into Windows, the time is always misconfigured, and I need to manually sync it in the settings. How can I automate the sync process on each boot?- Lee K
- Thread
- date settings time
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
M
Font size used in jumplists
Hello. In Win 10 which font name (like message_boxes or tooltips or menu_text_size) is used in the jumplists? Thanks in advance.- Mychal
- Thread
- customization display font name font size jump lists settings user interface windows 10
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
J
Intermittent Network Discovery Issues: Settings Reverting on Windows 10
Started having intermittent problems seeing devices on my network so i checked sharing options and discovered network discovery was turned off. I made the changes to turn discovery on then saved settings. I went back and discovered that the settings reverted back to turning discovery off. I...- John Clark
- Thread
- antivirus device discovery firewall graphics intel intermittent lenovo network discovery ram settings system information tech support troubleshooting windows 10
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows Software
-
U
no access to PC - Virtual keyboard but no mouse
MY son has died and I have two PCs I have stopped working in my attempts to solve issues PC1 has a virtual keyboard but no working mouse so sits there can anyone help me get my USb keyboard working and then solve the no mouse issue I have tried many possible solutions but still no mouse PC2 has...- Useless
- Thread
- computer access control panel keyboard issues mouse issues number lock settings tech support typing direction usb keyboard virtual keyboard
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
E
Windows 10 - Disable protection
Hello, In Windows 10 I am facing the following problem. In the "Virus and threat protection" settings I set the option to "Manual scan" and on restart it goes back to "Quick scan". I also turn off "real time protection" and it turns itself back on.Any solution to disable it permanently? Thanks!- Exotica
- Thread
- disable real-time protection scan security settings threat mitigation virus protection windows 10
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
L
Sound pauses every time monitor goes to or wakes from sleep
Hi, I have an issue where the sound stops whenever my monitor goes to sleep or back. For example, I'm listening to music via MediaMokey, the screen goes to sleep, and the sound stops for 1- 2 seconds, then comes back. When I move my mouse or press a key on my keyboard to wake up the monitor...- Lars B
- Thread
- audio cpu drivers gpu hardware hdmi issues mediamonkey monitor performance ram settings sleep sound troubleshooting windows 10
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
Windows keeps setting to never sleep
It feels like everyday I wake up in the morning, the computer is wide awake, I check the settings and it's set to never sleep, I set them to sleep in 20 minutes, got about my day, though when I wake up the next morning I do it all over again.- SuferSteven
- Thread
- behavior computer configuration power settings sleep troubleshooting user experience windows
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
Issues with Ubuntu Graphics Drivers on Gaming Curved Monitor
Hi everyone, I recently made the switch from Windows to Ubuntu and I'm running into some problems with my graphics drivers. I have a high-end gaming setup, including a curved monitor that has been working perfectly on Windows. However, on Ubuntu, I'm experiencing several issues: Screen...- steveanderson
- Thread
- 22.04 lts configuration curved monitors driver installation drivers frame rate gaming graphics lag monitor issues nvidia performance resolution rtx 3070 screen tearing settings tools tutorial tweaks ubuntu
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Linux Forums
-
T
How to Disable S Mode on Windows 12: A Step-by-Step Guide
Please can anyone tell me how to remove S Mode from windows 12?- tonyc
- Thread
- installation remove s mode settings support upgrade windows 12
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
J
SID dependent program not working on another computer- Closed!
Unable to apply the backup of a program on a new computer. I backed up the settings of a program on one PC and when I try to restore the settings on another PC it does not allow because the SID changed. How can I get it to work even though that is the issue.- Johncoool
- Thread
- backup compatibility computer issues migration programs restore settings sid software
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
N
How do I get CD Autoplay to stop
Hello! I would really appreciate your help with a seemingly simple problem. It looks like my DVD Player is set to fire up every time I put a CD into my CD drive. And since I rip audio CDs a lot, it's extremely annoying. The problem is: I can't turn it off. I went to settings - bluetooth and...- noflowers
- Thread
- cd autoplay cds default programs devices dvd powerdvd settings troubleshooting user help windows 11
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
W
Automatic brightness does not react
I have a Samsung Book 2 Pro with Windows 11. Automatic brightness is on but it doesn't change unless the light difference is extreme. So if I point a strong flashlight on the camera, the screen does get bright and when I turn it off, it goes back to normal. But if I turn off my room lights, the...- Whip
- Thread
- adjustments automatic brightness camera control panel display drivers features hardware laptop light levels performance power saving samsung screen settings sync troubleshooting user experience windows 11
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
E
WiFi dropping connection every few minutes
Does anyone know how to fix this? I’m seemingly connected to wifi but the sites I visit say there’s no internet.- Ethanmiller
- Thread
- connection drops fix internet issues network settings troubleshooting wifi
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows Networking
-
Mouse cursor being duplicated
Hi. I have an intermittant problem with my mouse cursor. When I open and/or close a window, the cursor gets duplicated, up and to the left, about 1 centimeter away from the original cursor. I checked my video and mouse drivers. They are current. I also checked the settings of the mouse pointer...- Alex Sokolek
- Thread
- bug cursor display issues drivers graphics intermittent mouse settings windows 11
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows Software
-
I
Microsoft Account Closure
Hello, I have decided to close my Microsoft account as its no longer needed. What i didn't do was unlink the device ( laptop ) from the Microsoft account. My laptop is signed out of the Microsoft account , meaning it's now as a local account and has a new user name and password. So does...- io124342
- Thread
- closure device management laptop linking local account microsoft password settings sync user account username
- Replies: 1
- Forum: General Computing
-
S
Outlook Classic question
Hello, I am using Outlook 365 Classic, not Outlook New. How do I change the size of the menu text, without affecting the size of the body of the letter, the inbox preview area, or any other areas? Thank you.- SavorySilicon
- Thread
- classic customization email font size inbox outlook settings user interface
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Software
-
control my updates
why does windows have decision when to update my PC needed to use my computer and windows decided to install updates REALY IT BELONGS TO ME NOT WINDOWS- GOMMER1
- Thread
- control decision installation settings update user rights windows
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
How to limit Battery Charging?
My device: Gateway 2-in-1 notebook, running W11 home. Since I mainly use my notebook computer like a desktop, it is almost always plugged in to the mains. I'd like to be able to set it to stop charging at a desired level, let's say 80%, since i feel that would be better for the battery. I...- Hermitkrab
- Thread
- battery battery health charging device care gateway notebook power management settings user guide windows 11
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
Hiding side bar on Floorp browser
I'm enjoying my new Floorp browser, but I have a question regarding the side bar. I can find no way to hide it, and being able to open it with a mouse-over, like some other browsers do. I'd like to be able to hide it, in order to gain more screen real-estate, until I actually need it. Do any of...- Hermitkrab
- Thread
- browser customization floorp mouseover screen settings usability
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Windows Software
-
J
How does Metafile processing relate to printing? (as it can be turned off)
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/a-registry-entry-is-available-to-turn-off-processing-of-metafiles-d217cddb-3aef-2dda-1a01-903f180787d5 How exactly can turning off processing of metafiles effect printing in WIndows? Does the registry key, DisableMetaFiles have any consequences? Does...- jonnyc55
- Thread
- consequences performance printing registry settings support technical windows
- Replies: 28
- Forum: Windows Help and Support