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So was reading about Microsoft making a win10 custom ROM for android devices. Any chance we'll see it for our g3's? I'd love to give it a try.
The only thing I read was that MS was making it possible for Windows 10 to run Android Apps. Nothing about actually running Windows 10 Mobile on an Android device. That's news to me.
As it is, I despise Windows 8. It's horrid on a PC. Why would I want to use my PC like a mobile device? Absolutely the WORST decision Microsoft has ever made in the history of Windows (well, other than Bob). In the same vein, I hate the Windows Mobile interface as well. Just do not like it, so even if this is to be possible, no way would I do it. LOL!
iBolski said:
The only thing I read was that MS was making it possible for Windows 10 to run Android Apps. Nothing about actually running Windows 10 Mobile on an Android device. That's news to me.
As it is, I despise Windows 8. It's horrid on a PC. Why would I want to use my PC like a mobile device? Absolutely the WORST decision Microsoft has ever made in the history of Windows (well, other than Bob). In the same vein, I hate the Windows Mobile interface as well. Just do not like it, so even if this is to be possible, no way would I do it. LOL!
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I read it on CNET. I only use desktop view on my win8 PC. I haven't tried windows phones. I know the old ones sucked ass back when it was just windows mobile. My brother in law is in school for game Dev and he's super excited for win10. It's supposed to be the greatest leap for windows ever, or some sh**. Runs 1/3 lighter than win8.
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I read it on CNET. I only use desktop view on my win8 PC. I haven't tried windows phones. I know the old ones sucked ass back when it was just windows mobile. My brother in law is in school for game Dev and he's super excited for win10. It's supposed to be the greatest leap for windows ever, or some sh**. Runs 1/3 lighter than win8.
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Ah, okay.
I remember that's what some people said about Windows 8. LOL! It still sucks regardless. We have Windows 2K12 servers here at work and when I have to log into one of those to administer web sites, I absolutely loath the interface. Start button my butt! It STILL pops me to that stupid main screen of tiles. If I want to find something not there, then I have move my mouse over to the search button way in the upper right-hand corner of the screen (of course, after clicking on the "Start" button to leave the desktop) and find it that way. I've pinned so many things to the task bar, it's uncanny. Worse design decision EVER by Microsoft.
Hey MS! My PC is NOT a mobile device! Quit treating it as such!
iBolski said:
Start button my butt! It STILL pops me to that stupid main screen of tiles.
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Or you could just use something like Classic Shell which will restore the start menu you are looking for.
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Or you could just use something like Classic Shell which will restore the start menu you are looking for.
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Yeah. I tried that and is does make it so much better, but it still just irks me how Microsoft decided to make a decision for me on how the ui should function and behave. Kind of like that fruit company. Lol. But 31st least, Microsoft didn't stop us from being able to use classic shell. Lol
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Yeah. I tried that and is does make it so much better, but it still just irks me how Microsoft decided to make a decision for me on how the ui should function and behave. Kind of like that fruit company. Lol. But 31st least, Microsoft didn't stop us from being able to use classic shell. Lol
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To be fair I can understand doing this in the test builds since Microsoft is wanting feedback on their own start menu. But they have done it at this point what's to say they won't try to do this come prime time for Windows 10?
Its amazing to still see people struggling with windows 8.1/2012 r2. Functions just like any other windows to me. I press the start key, type the program I want, and it opens. Just like windows 7. Plus I can set it to boot to the desktop instead of the full screen start menu anyways. I bet most people don't even take the time organize tiles into named groups to make it look nice.
As for the Windows 10 on our G3's, I was thinking about this very same thing during the BUILD conference. Microsoft is actually testing a custom Windows 10 flashable ROM on I believe some Xiaomi phones. Honestly I wouldn't be surprised by "new" Microsoft if they open sourced this Windows 10 android mutant ROM.
They have already said that an open source version of Windows is definitely a possibility. Plus they are now supporting the Raspberry Pi 2 with a free Windows 10 build.
If there is one way that Microsoft could push me to a Windows 10 phone, it would have to be with Continuum. If I can have a phone with an x86 CPU, and be able to just connect it to a monitor and it becomes a fully blown PC! Then they have just made a customer out of me.
Windows 10 is great, but it's never going to run on the LG because no one is going to write the device specific drivers needed to make it work, which is also why ASOP/ CM ROMs never work very well .
People that hate Windows 8 don't have touch screens and Classic Shell installed.
From the beginning when asked about Windows 8, I've said, "only if you have a touch screen, otherwise you'll hate it".
I am looking forward to Windows 10.
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bb12489 said:
Its amazing to still see people struggling with windows 8.1/2012 r2. Functions just like any other windows to me. I press the start key, type the program I want, and it opens. Just like windows 7. Plus I can set it to boot to the desktop instead of the full screen start menu anyways. I bet most people don't even take the time organize tiles into named groups to make it look nice.
As for the Windows 10 on our G3's, I was thinking about this very same thing during the BUILD conference. Microsoft is actually testing a custom Windows 10 flashable ROM on I believe some Xiaomi phones. Honestly I wouldn't be surprised by "new" Microsoft if they open sourced this Windows 10 android mutant ROM.
They have already said that an open source version of Windows is definitely a possibility. Plus they are now supporting the Raspberry Pi 2 with a free Windows 10 build.
If there is one way that Microsoft could push me to a Windows 10 phone, it would have to be with Continuum. If I can have a phone with an x86 CPU, and be able to just connect it to a monitor and it becomes a fully blown PC! Then they have just made a customer out of me.
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I understand how it works, but it's still a major shock. I'm used to NOT having to switch from desktop mode to the tile mode and then have to search for my app. It's more clicks/operations:
1. Hit window key or start button to switch to start screen
2. Scan the tiles or move my mouse to the search button and click it.
3. Type in the app to find and run
Old way:
1. Hit the window key or start button.
2. Type in the search button and my app shows up and run it.
Again, this works great for mobile devices, but the desktop, it's hideous. And this is nothing new. Ubuntu did this years ago and it also was horrid and people despised it. To this day, on Ubuntu, I will not run that interface. I replace it with either the KDE desktop or something else.
The overall movement of the interface is just awkward on a PC. It makes no sense at all.
But, that's my opinion I guess, but it appears to be a lot of people's feelings as well.
iBolski said:
I understand how it works, but it's still a major shock. I'm used to NOT having to switch from desktop mode to the tile mode and then have to search for my app. It's more clicks/operations:
1. Hit window key or start button to switch to start screen
2. Scan the tiles or move my mouse to the search button and click it.
3. Type in the app to find and run
Old way:
1. Hit the window key or start button.
2. Type in the search button and my app shows up and run it.
Again, this works great for mobile devices, but the desktop, it's hideous. And this is nothing new. Ubuntu did this years ago and it also was horrid and people despised it. To this day, on Ubuntu, I will not run that interface. I replace it with either the KDE desktop or something else.
The overall movement of the interface is just awkward on a PC. It makes no sense at all.
But, that's my opinion I guess, but it appears to be a lot of people's feelings as well.
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You're already doing more work then you need to in Windows 8 to search for things. There's no need to ever move your mouse or click the search icon. Just press the windows key and start typing your program name. It starts searching automatically as soon as you start typing. Its the same function as in windows 7. The only difference is that the start menu is full screen with pin-able tiles for most used programs. In terms of how many clicks it takes to navigate to a program, its substantially less in 8 than in 7.
I've never really considered the windows 8 tile menu to be much of a "tablet mode" though. Just a fancy start menu. In windows 10 however, it goes a bit deeper to make the OS more touch friendly when it detects you are on a tablet. Its been great on my Surface Pro 3. Automatically puts it into tablet mode when I disconnect my type cover.
I am a fan of Windows 8.1 (not so much 8), but it did have issue that I think Microsoft has dealt with beautifully in Windows 10.
Ya'll are both making it harder than it needs to be, simply find the shortcut exe's you use frequently and put a shortcut on your desktop for them. Then, set the pc to auto boot to desktop. Then, the number of times you'll have to deal with the (admittedly hideous) metro start screen will be minimal
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Ya'll are both making it harder than it needs to be, simply find the shortcut exe's you use frequently and put a shortcut on your desktop for them. Then, set the pc to auto boot to desktop. Then, the number of times you'll have to deal with the (admittedly hideous) metro start screen will be minimal
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Or install Classic Shell which brings back the classic start menu and lets you bypass the Metro UI.
... or stick with Windows 7 like I am.
AngryManMLS said:
Or install Classic Shell which brings back the classic start menu and lets you bypass the Metro UI.
... or stick with Windows 7 like I am.
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And this is where I stay as well. Sorry, that Metro interface is horrid, period. Switching from desktop to the start screen is jarring to say the least. I just have NOT been able to get used to it. My PC does not have a touch screen, so it's even worse. My daughter has a notebook that has a touch screen, so it's fine there, but the UI is made for a touch screen and not every PC has one.
Yes, you can install Classic Shell, but again, why should I have to? Microsoft should have given us the option to have either one.
iBolski said:
And this is where I stay as well. Sorry, that Metro interface is horrid, period. Switching from desktop to the start screen is jarring to say the least. I just have NOT been able to get used to it. My PC does not have a touch screen, so it's even worse. My daughter has a notebook that has a touch screen, so it's fine there, but the UI is made for a touch screen and not every PC has one.
Yes, you can install Classic Shell, but again, why should I have to? Microsoft should have given us the option to have either one.
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To be fair I use Classic Shell on Windows 7 since I prefer the Windows XP Start Menu setup and I can customize things around such themeing and removing stuff that I don't use.
bb12489 said:
As for the Windows 10 on our G3's, I was thinking about this very same thing during the BUILD conference. Microsoft is actually testing a custom Windows 10 flashable ROM on I believe some Xiaomi phones. Honestly I wouldn't be surprised by "new" Microsoft if they open sourced this Windows 10 android mutant ROM.
They have already said that an open source version of Windows is definitely a possibility. Plus they are now supporting the Raspberry Pi 2 with a free Windows 10 build.
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I can see them putting out a flashable Windows ROM to certain devices, but no way it will be open source. They may well call it something like "Source Open Visual Basic" and make you use some proprietary IDE that only runs on Windows to manipulate themes or apps settings, but Microsoft will never open source any of their core products. Licensing and filesystems require separation of the two OS's. The only way they can get in on the Android action is to create some compatibility layer or emulator to run Android apps on their OS or build apps for distribution to Android users.
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I can see them putting out a flashable Windows ROM to certain devices, but no way it will be open source. They may well call it something like "Source Open Visual Basic" and make you use some proprietary IDE that only runs on Windows to manipulate themes or apps settings, but Microsoft will never open source any of their core products. Licensing and filesystems require separation of the two OS's. The only way they can get in on the Android action is to create some compatibility layer or emulator to run Android apps on their OS or build apps for distribution to Android users.
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That's just giving instru...ff from Android or iPhone to a Windows phone.
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Installing Windows 10 with Chrome OS
greetings!
I have Toshiba Chromebook 2 and I would like to install Windows 10 on external SSD drive beside Chrome OS
Is it possible to install both systems with bootable choice
Which is better
1 -Linux + windows 10 or
2- Chrome OS + Windows 10?
for more details about my machine
https://www.cnet.com/products/toshiba-chromebook-2/specs/
thanks,
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Installing Windows 10 with Chrome OS
greetings!
I have Toshiba Chromebook 2 and I would like to install Windows 10 on external SSD drive beside Chrome OS
Is it possible to install both systems with bootable choice
Which is better
1 -Linux + windows 10 or
2- Chrome OS + Windows 10?
for more details about my machine
https://www.cnet.com/products/toshiba-chromebook-2/specs/
thanks,
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I bought a new Laptop this year with Windows 10 and I absolutely hate it. So much so that I've decided to dump Micro$oft for personel usage. For that reason, I've been looking at Linux. For me, Linux has the most potential. It's been around a while so has enough apps etc. In practice though, I've had too many issues with Linux Mint on 2 different machines now. The first, a new Asus FX503, has touchpad issues, video issues and every time you change a driver, the bootloader just breaks and is sometimes unrepairable. On the few times I got things sorted, silly niggles like screen brightness, media keys and poor touchpad scrolling have still killed the experience.
On the second laptop, an old Dell Vostro 3500, it refuses to load Linux. This got me into trying Chrome OS with Cloudready. I have to say, I'm really impressed as most things just work out of the box. Media keys, brightness, video etc. Scrolling is the only issue here, but that could be related to running a live session off an old Nokia N86 as the USB key with very slow memory speeds.
From what I've seen, Chrome OS + Windows 10 is the easier of the 2 options.
Can we install Windows 10 on the S7/S7+?
LMFAO
Please tell me you're kidding?
Yes we can.
FAQ
It's not as stupid of a question as you guys make it seem. Windows 10 ARM version exists (but there is no way to get a legal license and/or installation media for it) for the Surface Pro X and a few other devices. Of course there would most likely be no drivers, but in theory Win 10 COULD be possibly.. but yea in reality it's not at the moment.
Is anybody able to use a windows emulator? I tried Linux on it but wondering if there's a better way to use Windows apps if I need to other than remoting into my PC
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Is anybody able to use a windows emulator? I tried Linux on it but wondering if there's a better way to use Windows apps if I need to other than remoting into my PCi highly appreciate your factual statement, thankyou for elaboration, i wasn't aware of much of the info.
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I've found a few solutions to this. Ibochs works but is basically unusable. TeamViewer allows you to wake up your home PC and control it. This works surprisingly well if you have a good connection. Microsoft also has an app called Azure that lets you use a virtual desktop for less than $.01/hr if you can't wake up your home PC over ip for some reason
I'm going to go out on a limb here and use a throwback analogy... Much like a free ride from a partner with an STD... Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should... LOL
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What features have been removed in Windows 10?While there's a lot that's new, Windows 10 also removed a few features compared to previous versions. For instance, you won't be able to use Windows Media Center even if you had it on Windows 7 or 8.1. Windows 10 also doesn't have a built-in DVD player, meaning you can't play DVDs out of the box. A program like VLC can fix that for free. though. There's a running list of deprecated features in each version of Windows 10 on Microsoft's website, which might be useful if you're looking for a specific feature.
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What's the Windows Insider Program?The Windows Insider Program is Microsoft's program for early testers and enthusiasts. Windows Insiders get new updates multiple times a month and test new features many months before regular users. The builds released for Windows Insiders are in active development, so there are stability and performance risks associated with it.
We don't recommend enrolling in the Windows Insider Program unless you have a solid knowledge of how to get back to a functioning state. However, registering on the Windows Insider Program doesn't mean you'll automatically get Insider updates on all your computers. Each computer needs to be enrolled individually through the Settings app.
Tips, and how to fix common problemsAs with any software, all kinds of issues might pop up when using Windows 10. Here are few solutions to problems you may have, and some suggestions to get things in working order.
Free up space in Windows 10If you download a ton of files and have a smaller hard drive or SSD, you may find yourself running out of space for new files and apps. This can also cause issues with installing some updates. Aside from deleting files you don't need anymore, you can also clear temporary files stored by Windows. Here's how:
Open the Settings app;
Click System, followed by Storage on the side menu. You'll see a breakdown of what's taking up space on your computer;
Click Temporary files. Windows will calculate the space being taken by different types of files.
Select the categories you want to clean. Keep in mind that the Downloads folder also shows up here. Selecting the Downloads folder will delete all the files you have downloaded on your PC, so be careful. You can manage your downloaded files using File Explorer instead. The remaining categories should be safe to delete.
Click Remove files near the top. All the selected categories will be cleared and free up additional storage space.
Set up a metered connection so you don't use too much dataSome networks still impose limits on how much internet data you can use, and Windows 10 can sometimes use a lot of data in the background to perform updates. If you have a limited connection and you're worried about extra fees, you can set up a Wi-Fi network as a metered connection. This will limit background data usage for that connection, so you only use the data you want to.
Open the Settings app;
Click Network & Internet. You'll see details for your current connection;
If the network you want to configure is the one you're currently using, click Properties under its name and skip to step 6
Click Wi-Fi on the left side menu;
Select Manage known networks;
Find the network you want to set up as metered, click it, and choose Properties;
Scroll down to the Metered connection section and enable the Set as metered connection toggle.
If your PC has a SIM card reader and built-in cellular data, those networks should automatically be set to metered. If you have unlimited data and want to fully use it, you can follow the same steps to disable the metered connection setting.
Manage your notificationsWindows 10 introduced the Action Center, which is a centralized hub for all your notifications. When you get a notification, it will often pop up near the bottom right, but if you get a lot of them, it can get annoying. If you want to declutter your Action Center, here's what to do:
Click the Action Center icon in the bottom right corner of your screen (or press the Windows key + A at the same time);
Choose Manage notifications in the top right corner
If you never want to get any notifications, disable the Get notifications from apps and other senders toggle;
If you only want to disable notifications from specific apps, scroll down and disable the toggle for each app;
You may also want to un-check some of the checkboxes for tips and suggestions from Windows itself.
If you do like the notifications but need to focus for a while, you can use Focus Assist. This will temporarily disable notifications from most apps. Here's how:
Follow steps 1 and 2 above, then click Focus Assist on the left side menu;
Choose either Priority only if you want to get notifications from specific apps, or Alarms only to only get alarms;
You can click Customize your priority list to set up which apps send notifications in Priority only mode;
There are also a few automatic rules for Focus assist, which you can enable or disable below this;
You can quickly switch between Focus assist modes from the Action Center. You may need to click Expand to see the Focus Assist quick action.
Pause or schedule updatesWindows 10 installs many updates automatically, and sometimes it can happen at the worst of times. If you can't afford to be interrupted for a while, there's an option to pause updates for up to 35 days. Here's how:
Open the Settings app;
Click Update & Security;
Choose Advanced options;
Under the Pause Updates section, select the date until which you want updates to be paused.
Keep in mind that you can't do this indefinitely. After your pause period ends, you need to install updates before you're able to pause again.
If you have a specific update that's asking to restart to finish installing, you can schedule the restart for a more convenient time, too. Follow steps 1 and 2 above, or click the Windows Update icon on your taskbar, and choose Schedule a restart. You can choose a time and day within the next week for the update to be installed.
Choose your lookWindows has always offered a few customization options, and Windows 10 is no exception. You can change between a light or dark theme, choose any accent color you want, and a lot more. The quickest way to access your customization options is to right-click your desktop background and choose Personalize. This will open the Settings app, and you can do a lot from here.
Change your desktop background
Changing your desktop background is pretty easy. You can choose between a single picture, a slideshow, or a solid color. Windows includes a few default wallpapers, but you can download any image you want and choose it as the desktop background. Additionally, you can choose the Lock screen section on the left side menu to also change the background image for your lock screen. Your ock screen has an additional option called Windows Spotlight, which gives you a new image every day, curated by Microsoft.
Change your primary and accent colors
If you click the Colors section in the left side menu, you get a ton of options for how you want Windows 10 to look. First, you can choose your main color, which is essentially an overall theme. You can choose Light, Dark, or Custom. The Custom option lets you choose separate colors for Windows (including elements like the taskbar, Start menu, and action center) and for apps, which will affect every app that supports Windows 10 themes.
You can also choose your accent color. This will show up in certain bits of text, toggles, and buttons throughout Windows and some apps. A few default colors are offered, but you can fully customize it using a color picker, HEX codes, or RGB values. You can also have Windows choose a color from your desktop background. You can also customize where you want your accent color to appear. It can be set to show up on the Start menu, taskbar, and action center (which is all in one setting), or on the title bars for apps.
Themes
Another option you may want to check out here is the Themes section on the left side menu. Themes will set your desktop background, colors, and even some system sounds all in one go. Windows 10 comes with a few, but you can find more of them in the Microsoft Store.
Turn off the search bar, Task View button, and "News and interests"When you first set up the computer, you may notice a few things on your taskbar that you might not need. These include the Task View button, the search bar, and the weather widget, which is a link to "News and interests" feature. These can all be easily disabled, and here's how.
For the Task View button, simply right-click an empty area of the taskbar and uncheck the Show Task View button option. You can still enter Task View by pressing the Windows key + Tab on your keyboard at the same time.
For the search box, right-click an empty area of the taskbar and move your mouse over the Search option. A drop-down menu will show up, and you can choose to turn the bar into a search button or remove it completely. And don't worry, you can still search your system if you remove the button. Open the Start menu and type anything on your keyboard, and the search window will show up right away.
Finally, for the more recent News and Interests, you can right-click an empty area of the taskbar and move your mouse cursor over the News and interests option. You can set it to only show a weather icon or nothing at all, and you can also change settings like whether the window should open when you hover over the icon, or only when you click it.
My PC is slow, what can I do?The speed of your computer will largely depend on the computer hardware, so some slowness can be expected on cheaper and older PCs. However, if your PC used to work well and you're noticing that's not quite what it used to be, there are a few things you can try. First, you can follow the steps above for freeing up space in Windows 10. Having your storage capacity filled up can affect performance, so it's a good idea to clean out temporary files every now and then.
Check your startup apps
Another thing you might try is checking up on your startup apps. As you use the computer, you may end up installing a ton of programs that you don't always need to be running. Some of them may try to start with Windows, so they're pretty much always using up resources when the computer is on. Here's what you can do:
Right-click an empty area of the taskbar, and then choose Task Manager
Click More details at the bottom of the window (unless it's already enabled)
Near the top of the window, switch to the Startup tab. Look for any tasks you may not need running all the time, and click the ones you want to disable. Then click the Disable button in the lower right corner of the window
If you notice something stopped working as usual when you disable an app, you can always go back and enable it again
Uninstall apps you don't need
While some apps may just not make sense to runwhen Windows starts, others might just not make sense to have at all. If you notice you have an app that you don't need, you can try to uninstall it. However, always make sure that the app in question isn't necessary for something you do regularly. It might be a good idea to look up the app on the internet if you're not sure.
If you know you don't need an app, you can uninstall it easily from the Start menu. Right-click the app you want to remove and then choose Uninstall. If the app is a "modern" Windows 10 app, it will be removed right away. If it's an older desktop app, a new window will open with a list of apps. Find your app again, click it, and then click Uninstall at the top of the list.
Run a virus scan
Sometimes computers may get slower due to malware (viruses) that get installed on them by accident. Windows includes some security features with Windows Defender, but if you think something may have happened, you can run a full virus scan to make sure noting is wrong. To do this:
Open the Start menu and scroll down until you see Windows Security. Open the app
Open the Virus and threat protection section on the left side menu
From here, you can run a quick scan, which Windows does periodically by itself. If you want to run a full scan, click Scan options;
Check the Full scan option and then click Scan now. This option may take over an hour
You can also run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan. This will restart your computer, but it may remove some more difficult malware.
If after all that you're still unsure, you can also try a specialized anti-malware program, like MalwareBytes.
Bluetooth audio has low quality on Windows 10 or my mic isn't workingBluetooth devices on Windows 10 can be quite complicated to work with. When you connect a Bluetooth headset, Windows actually recognizes two different audio outputs: one is your regular Bluetooth audio and one is a "Hands-Free AG Audio" version. This is because Windows 10 can't handle higher-quality Bluetooth audio output while also accepting input from a Bluetooth microphone. Because of that, it uses higher quality audio when you're not using the microphone, but switches to lower quality audio output (the Hands-Free AG version) during calls and meetings, so you can use the microphone on your Bluetooth headset.
When you receive a call while listening to music or watching a video, that can cause some trouble with the way audio outputs work for different apps. You may end up with someone coming through your PC's built-in speakers, or some things might be muted altogether. When this happens, you may need to disconnect and reconnect your Bluetooth headset to get back to normal. Another option is disabling the higher-quality audio output (not the Hands-Free AG version). That will give you worse quality audio, but at least you won't have issues when switching from calls to video or music apps. Thankfully, Microsoft is working on improving the Bluetooth audio experience in Windows, so this might not be a problem for much longer.
Some apps have higher volume than othersIf you've found that some apps tend to be a lot louder than other apps on your computer, you can use the Volume mixer to adjust the volume for each app, instead of having every app on the same level. Right-click the speaker icon in the bottom right area of your taskbar and choose Volume mixer. You'll see a list of all the running apps and you can adjust the volume for each one.
Another thing that you might notice is that when you take a call on a service like Skype or Zoom, other apps become more quiet. This is so you can hear the call better, but you can also customize it. Here's how:
Right-click the speaker icon in the bottom right of your screen, then choose Sounds;
In the window that appears, switch to the Communications tab;
By default, Windows will be set to reduce other sounds by 80% during calls. You can change that to 50%, disable it entirely, or choose to completely mute all other sounds.
My printer or other device isn't workingIf you've plugged in a new device and it's not working properly, or if one of the computer's components isn't working as intended, it may be due to outdated or incompatible drivers. You can update your device drivers in a few ways. Usually, your PC manufacturer will provide the best drivers for your device, so you may want to check there first. However, you can try a couple of other ways.
Windows Update
Much like other types of updates, drivers are very often delivered through Windows Update. You can check for updates using the following steps:
Open the Settings app
Choose the Update & Security option
Click Check for updates
Restart the computer to finish installing updates if required
If your issue isn't solved, go back to Windows Update and click Show optional updates. Many driver updates are hidden here.
Choose any updates that seem appropriate and install them
Device Manager
Another way to install driver updates is using the Device Manager. Here's how:
Right-click the Start menu icon (Windows logo);
Choose Device Manager. You'll see a list of devices in different categories;
Find the device that's causing you trouble, right-click it, and choose Update driver.
Troubleshooting in Windows 10
If none of this fixes your problems, Windows 10 also includes a few troubleshooting tools for all kinds of problems. Here's how to do it:
Open the Settings app;
Click Update & Security;
Open the Troubleshoot section;
If Windows detects any problems, it will show you a recommended troubleshooter to run. If not, click Additional troubleshooters;
Find the specific problem you're having and click it. Then click Run the troubleshooter.
If none of that solves your issue, you may need a specific driver from your device manufacturer, the device may not be compatible with Windows 10, or there may be a hardware fault.
This should help you get started with the Windows ecosystem, but be sure to let us know if you have any other major questions or problems that we should add to the list.
Great article!!
If you want to stop Unwanted Applications Install on your PC, start Windows 10 PowerShell and execute the following command
Code:
Set-MpPreference -PUAProtection 1
One more thing: just like you can find a lost or stolen smartphone, you can do it in case your laptop has been stolen.
Code:
Settings > Update & Security > Find My Device
Detailed Find My Device in this link
Ok excess process completed after that my phone is restarted your not and if it will restart it it's my Queens and new version the all things a new phone and its automatically receiving and automatically install can you please tell me about that thing
Pages open this page and see the many options is a highlighted so its means I am click on the highlighted options yes and not because I am not want to Messi all things its yes tell me it's not even after is process what happened with my phone
Hi guys,
I recently dug up this ancient piece of hardware wondering if i could get it back into a usable state again, as expected the normal windows 11 edition was almost unusable. So i created an ISO based on https://tech-latest.com/ghost-spectre-windows-11/. Its completely stripped down version of Windows 11 and has an intuitive command line tool to install your needs.
NOTE: As with all custom windows builds be careful about putting in personal data, i don't know the sources, I just added the drivers.
Bugs:
All drivers are already installed, only thing not working is Camera... but let's be honest... that thing never worked please SHARE if you found a solution
Instalation instructions:
Download iso here: https://mega.nz/file/5YwHyRaR#kgjrw2iQI23EvW2V6ReqlUu1-Rs9GT60zzhPXSNU-CA
Download Rufus here: https://rufus.ie/
1. Use Rufus to create a bootable USB
2. Dont use any of the Rufus options to customize your install
3. After creating the USB connect it to the tablet through a USB OTG adapter
4. Press F2 while booting up, select to boot from USB
5. Wait till in the windows install screen (this can take up to 15 mins).
6. Go through windows installation (can take up to 1 hour)
7. your pc will automatically reboot
8. set up admin password
9. connect to wifi
10. open GHOST TOOLBOX on the homescreen.
11. you'll see a menu with numbers, type in the number of the feature you'd like installed and it will guide you through the installation.
Tip: start downloading a browser first
yeah I know, the install time is insane. But at least you will have a semi-usable tablet.
MAKE A BACKUP OF THE ISO( IT'LL BE ACCIDENTALLY DELETED IN THE FAR FUTURE).
THIS ISO WILL ONLY WORK FOR THE FIRST EDITION YOGA BOOK WITH WINDOWS 8. DONT SEND ME A DM QUESTIONING ME IF IT'LL WORK ON [INSERT GENERIC CHINESE BRAND]
Good luck and may the odds be ever in your favor
“I installed Ghost Spectre Compact without DEF and I would like to add it. Can I upgrade without reinstalling?” Thanx
You saved my life! Your ISO was very helpful, and the solution you provided was both light and stable. My yoga book was broken and wouldn't boot, but now it's working very well. Thank you!
kakalotfreedom said:
You saved my life! Your ISO was very helpful, and the solution you provided was both light and stable. My yoga book was broken and wouldn't boot, but now it's working very well. Thank you!
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Thanks, it's good knowing I didn't do it for nothing. I mostly created it for myself but was so surprised with the usability that I decided to share.
Tbh I'm not really sure if this ISO is compliant with the MS Terms of Service. So I would recommend to download a backup
At least this ISO makes the tab usable and I'm happy I could share this goodness
Btw, I discovered that the camera's are not working with this iso. Please let me know if you found a solution
just working with superlite and its not good for audio production like Pro Tools my CPU not working with all cores even if i want to change to make my CPU work with full core from
System Configuration in windows >boot>Advanced option
is grayed how can i fix this?
and if i want to go with compact is any way to ypgrtade without losing setup plugins and configuartion installed before to make the system
the flying dutchman said:
Thanks, it's good knowing I didn't do it for nothing. I mostly created it for myself but was so surprised with the usability that I decided to share.
Tbh I'm not really sure if this ISO is compliant with the MS Terms of Service. So I would recommend to download a backup
At least this ISO makes the tab usable and I'm happy I could share this goodness
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I attempted to install Android and Windows Lite on my slow Yogabook, but it resulted in it not starting up properly and being unresponsive to touch. However, with the help of your software, my old sluggish Yogabook now looks great and runs smoothly - almost like a brand-new device. Thank you very much for your assistance.
about the camera, check on setting, camera VO2740 is working well for me. You can try to update the drivers (instead of the battery driver)
Minanapil13 said:
just working with superlite and its not good for audio production like Pro Tools my CPU not working with all cores even if i want to change to make my CPU work with full core from
System Configuration in windows >boot>Advanced option
is grayed how can i fix this?
and if i want to go with compact is any way to ypgrtade without losing setup plugins and configuartion installed before to make the system
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This is weird. Tbh I never looked into that and the perceived speed of the device is faster. Maybe there are some changes in this build that affect the multi core performance? Maybe the lack of TPM and windows 11? Is hyperthreading and or virtualization enabled? And have you tried it on the normal version of windows 11 and was it different? It could also have something to do with the limited CPU. I'm busy with my graduation internship, so don't really have time to delve into it myself