Do you need help with Windows 10?
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I thought It might be worth setting up a thread where people can ask for help with Windows 10 problems, and see if regulars can assist.
This thread is not intended for people to rant about windows 10 or CRITICISE its design or issues. If people want advice how to revert to old OS, that is ok of course.
So guys and gals - my starter for 10 (:))
Q: I have not received a Windows 10 update to version 10586?
A: Why not upgrade or clean install it yourself using following link
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
This thread is not intended for people to rant about windows 10 or CRITICISE its design or issues. If people want advice how to revert to old OS, that is ok of course.
So guys and gals - my starter for 10 (:))
Q: I have not received a Windows 10 update to version 10586?
A: Why not upgrade or clean install it yourself using following link
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
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Sounds like a good idea. The main Windows 10 thread is way too long now.
Remove folders in This PC (32 bit)
Remove folders in This PC (64 bit)
Restore folders in This PC (32 bit)
Restore folders in This PC (64 bit)
If anyone ever finds a way to add custom folders to the list please post here.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{E31EA727-12ED-4702-820C-4B6445F28E1A}
Changing System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree from 1 to 0 removed Dropbox from the Windows Explorer navigation pane (and I still have it pinned to Quick access). As with the example above this will probably revert at some point, so it's useful (for me at least) to have these registry edits in one place.
That's a good idea - tips as well.
If you want to change it to return to opening up PC instead here’s how:
1. Open Windows Explorer
2. Click View on the top left hand side
3. Select Options on the right
4. Where it says Open File Explorer to: click the drop down menu and choose ‘This PC‘
5. Now click OK
All done!
What you have to do is:-
From your Windows 10 Home running Version 1511, enter the Windows 10 Pro Default key under change product key.
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This default key will not activate the system, just take you to Pro so you can activate using a valid Pro key that you will provide.
Info source:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install/how-to-upgrade-1511-from-home-to-pro/1e552d5c-6657-4da8-91e7-fc352019a50d?page=1&msgId=f357494b-014c-45f4-9ba4-b2422775bedb&auth=1
Tried reinstalling the software using a USB mouse, touchpad has completely disappeared and the software driver seems to go through the installer motions but the touchpad is not there at all in Device Manager. Samsung N250 plus.
The netbook is effectively a brick and I use it every day for my diary. Its a good job I have a backup system, N110 with good old reliable XP.
I am off to work now so will look tonight when I return.
Ok - that is a pretty old device but googling found this
http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/skp/faq/1087073
If that does not help, I am not sure what else can be done but if you backup all your data, a clean install often sorts this sort of problem. How did you install 10?
For the touchpad, have you tried the obvious (apologies if you have) and made sure that the function key is set to enable. It's usually the function key with a pad and finger symbol on it.
Failing that, Go to Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, click Mouse then select Elan option. It should have an enable/disable option. Not sure if the Samsung pad is an Elan device.
Apparently, it breaks a few pads, but, seems to be the ones using manufacturers custom software, so there may be solutions on the Samsung website.
Then Hide the Update before it is re-installed https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930
Im pretty tired at the moment so I'm only going to try a couple of attempts. The XP netbook is going well still so its no longer vital, and tbh I need some downtime.
I installed 10 through the nag, but after putting an SSD in, so I still have the original drive with both W7 on it and a recovery partition, so if the worst comes to the worst I can go back to 7. 10 has been on it for over a month, in fact over 3 months, but the 'restore to W7' option still shows in Control Panel.
Unfortunately restore points have not been made (I had no knowledge they weren't being) so that's out, and the touchpad isnt even in Device Manager so installing drivers and attempting to activate Elan, which I have tried, fails as there simply isnt a device to install a driver for.
Im giving up for now, I simply have neither the time or the inclination to sod about with hard drives. But I am pretty peed off with Microsoft, it really should not be necessary to fix a pc that they broke, especially at such a basic function level.
Following is an (alleged) workaround. Not tried it yet.
http://m.windowscentral.com/fix-placeholder-limitation-onedrive-windows-10?utm_source=related&utm_medium=module&utm_campaign=nextv2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3BBqQ9YK7s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZqKyhfD7-E
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=win10+tips
Surprising when you think you know it all, you do learn something new when you watch those.
Also it would help as this thread grows, if the DS search function was fixed >:(
Been broke for a very long time >:(
In one of my Libraries he layout of the folders has changed. Rather than just being listed in alphabetical order they are grouped into blocks. I seem to remember I had the same problem when I first downloaded Windows 10 and managed to change the appearance but for the life of me I cannot remember how I did it.
Also the update re-activated the touchpad and Cortana also seems to have lost all the settings and wants me to re-do them. I've disabled the touchpad and am not that bother by Cortana but would like any pointers as to how to change the folders layout.
Can you post an image (www.imgur.com is good for that) so we can see what you mean? Mark up image if you can.
I knew it was something simple.
Open Library then selected the View tab > Group by > from drop down menu None
Well done.
I'm not starting a new thread, and this is only a rhetorical question, but I now have Outlook 2013 (and tried Outlook 2016)
Try as I might, I have been unable to get the layout similar to Thunderbird, which I like for its simplicity and use of screen Real Estate)
So I continue to use Thunderbird for emails. Is it just me?
The answer is yes, and it is quite easy to do with new version 10586 as you can clean install windows 10 but activate with old key.
The following instructions assume only one drive in pc, and plenty of spare capacity ie drive is not full up.
Note: this guide is only for windows dual boot - not Linux or OSX dual boot.
1) Backup valuable data first. Recommend this guide
http://www.howtogeek.com/223139/how-to-create-an-image-of-your-pc-before-upgrading-to-windows-10/
2) make a note of your windows 7/8 installation key. Use produkey or similar to extract it from OS if you don't know it. You need it later.
3) from disk management, select C drive and shrink it by say 50 GB.
4) using following link, download media creation tool, run it and select to create a usb installation stick
5) boot from usb stick, select custom install. Now be careful, and select to install Windows 10 in UNALLOCATED space.
During installation, it stop at the new dual boot menu, you have to select windows 10 each time to continue installation ie you cannot just leave install unattended.
6) when windows 10 has installed, go to activation menu, and activate using old key from step 2.
7) Reboot pc, and you now have a dual boot PC. This is permitted as you are allowed to use old or new OS on same PC, and you can only use one at a time.
You can do same as well if you have Windows 10 installed, and want to reinstall old OS.
It's a clean programme and has no added extras to untick etc. Enjoy...:)
Oh Goody. I had a look a while ago but there was still only UWT3.
Thanks for posting.