384 questions
384 questions with Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization tags
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how to fix spacing of desktop icons.
How do I restore the desktop icons to their previous position?
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-10-24T21:57:30.54+00:00
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Gerald Carey
0
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answered 2025-10-25T03:46:17.39+00:00
Rez
4,715
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
How do I show brightness of both displays
How do I show brightness of both displays so that both of my displays/screens are bright?
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-10-24T15:47:23.6333333+00:00
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Kimberley Alfonso
0
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edited the question 2025-10-24T20:07:43.9633333+00:00
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Haien-L
4,290
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Slideshow not working
Hello, I have encountered a glitch. I went to lock my screen but accidentatly clicked shut down, after clicking cancel. My screen loaded back up but the first moniter background was black and the second was a slideshow background. I went to change it…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-07-25T01:51:53.2+00:00
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Reilly
5
Reputation points
commented 2025-10-24T04:01:01.58+00:00
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Maker_Breaker
0
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2 answers
Brand new Dell Inspiron 15 fan runs more than normal help fix this.
Have had a Dell for seven years. Recently, bought a new Dell Inspiron 15. Help: the fan runs almost continuously!!! Tried elevating it for more air flowing under the laptop. Help!! It's only a few days old.
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-10-23T16:08:04.46+00:00
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Marie Hixson
0
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answered 2025-10-23T17:08:18.25+00:00
Spigolo
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
how to lift bottom taskbar (Windows 11)
My bottom taskbar is too low and I can only see half of it .How do I lift it up to see the full bar Moderator note: thread updated with version of the operating system (Windows 11)
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-10-11T16:52:52.7266667+00:00
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rick taylor
0
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edited the question 2025-10-13T08:09:30.77+00:00
Stefan Blom
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Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
How do I unlock my hello login
How do I unlock my windows hello log in. I forgot the pin and it will not allow me to reset my pin or password.
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-10-09T13:24:32.0066667+00:00
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Cecilia Carroll
0
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answered 2025-10-09T14:04:33.58+00:00
Rez
4,715
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
TASK BAR wont allow me to relocate it please help.
the new update to the microsoft wont allow for the TASK BAR to be relocated anymore. COME ON PEOPLE.!!! I have so much on my desk infront of the computer that I can't see anything where the Task Bar is ...which is why some people like to move it…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-10-06T09:32:44.3733333+00:00
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Dawn Howes
0
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commented 2025-10-06T10:34:01.35+00:00
DaveM121
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how do I see all of my used old paper?
I used alot of wallpaer before but now I want to use my first one.
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-09-23T12:56:31.61+00:00
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vo an san
0
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answered 2025-09-25T04:04:46.9433333+00:00
Rodrigo Queiroz
70,125
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Independent Advisor
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Why does my laptop do this, how can i shut it off?
For knowledge, i have had this laptop since april. every time im done using it, i shut it down completley. holding down the power button for 10 ish seconds. when i go to use it again, it works. as usual. so its confusing to me when i get a popup today,…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-09-19T19:39:55.0333333+00:00
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kaprisunn v
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edited an answer 2025-09-20T23:05:34.2+00:00
Craig Long
15,880
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
How to remove previous username after logging out and using a different account
Hello! I have the following problem: a few month back I gave my Windows 11 laptop to a family member (FM later) for their usage. I deleted my personal files and logged out of my Microsoft account beforehand, but we did not perform a factory reset in…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
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2nd monitor not working after new update August 12, 2025—
first time asking for help. not sure if its related but since the new update my HP laptop does not detect the 2nd monitor. It's not the monitor or the cord, both works fine with my other laptops. i even used a 2nd monitor on the HP that is in question…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
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WIndows Start-button and Search option doesnt work (Windows 10 - 22H2)
Start-button isnt working anymore Search option isnt working. Any options for solving this issue? Thanks!!
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-08-15T15:27:04.1433333+00:00
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Schasfoort, Martijn
0
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commented 2025-08-16T02:58:47.6433333+00:00
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Bruce White
0
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1 answer
Remove Hello irritation?
I have tried the online attempts to remove Hello, but none work, the options are greyed out! Any ideas would be welcome. Many thanks Clive
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-07-16T18:55:59.2266667+00:00
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Clive Watson
0
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answered 2025-07-27T02:59:18.6766667+00:00
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Kai-H
2,790
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Some taskbar icons become generic if they are pinned. How do I fix this?
Some of the pinned icons in my taskbar are generic so I don't know what the app is unless I hover over it. How can I fix this?
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-07-29T15:01:41.02+00:00
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Alexander Perel
0
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edited the question 2025-07-29T18:14:49.3766667+00:00
Gérard Oomens
111.5K
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
MSN keeps opening up.
HOW DO I STOP MSN FROM STARTING? Every time I open my computer it opens MSN and i have to click on one of their sites to access my computer. I don't like MSN or its contents
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
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How to change lock screen
I am trying to customize my lock screen. However, when I checked settings, it detailed that only my organization had access to this feature. Does anyone know how I can gain access to this feature and customize my lock screen?
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-07-29T18:23:42.5866667+00:00
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KC O
0
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answered 2025-07-29T19:04:07.57+00:00
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Solamillo Charity
18,330
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
6 answers
Settings Icon Missing in Taskbar
The icon in my taskbar for the settings app is missing in my taskbar (it appears on the start menu but not on the app or taskbar). I have since tried sfc /scannow, dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth, deleting the icon cache and finally most…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-07-29T20:43:11.6233333+00:00
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LividTech-1035
0
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commented 2025-08-04T06:11:21.6366667+00:00
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Lychee-Ng
7,840
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Setting up new computer and account showing not valid
Hello Please i need your help on this issue. Setting up new computer and account showing not valid. I have a computer (ST JWTQBY3) that I am trying to give to a new employee, I believe that she accidentally set up the account as a "personal"…
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
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1 answer
How do I remove my First and last name for my Microsoft account
I have a first and last name and I want it to be removed and I don't know how, I tried using a space but it didn't let me please help!
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-08-02T17:08:18.5766667+00:00
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Roman
0
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answered 2025-08-02T17:55:40.92+00:00
Airbus A350
6,760
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
how to turn keyboard lighting up and down?
how to turn keyboard lighting up and down?keyboard question
Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
asked 2025-08-10T03:57:14.3533333+00:00
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Mitchell Laurio
0
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answered 2025-08-10T04:44:00.5766667+00:00
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Paulo GM
53,680
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Independent Advisor