Windows 10: After my system updated, the desktop setting suddenly changed.

After my system updated, the desktop setting suddenly changed and I can no longer refresh the system after booting, the windows button no longer work, it's just difficult to now navigate the entire system. How can I change it back to the way it used to be?

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settings changed suddenly

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

We regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me assist you.

• What is the make and model of the computer?

I suggest you to check if any theme is set on your computer. If you see a different theme set on the system, you may change desktop theme as well as tile color on Windows 10, according to your preference. Check if the below steps help you.

Steps:-

1. Go to your desktop, right-click your mouse and go to
Personalize.

2. On the left pane, go to Themes for background themes. You can even download new themes by clicking on,
“Get more themes online.”

3. On the left pane, select Colors to change the color of the tiles.

4. You can change it according to your preference.

Also refer the link below to change the brightness.

Turn high contrast mode on or off in Windows - Microsoft Support

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

icons on desktop keep changing

Hello Norman,

As you are facing issues with desktop icons changing the color on Windows 10 we will help you with this issue.

Do let us know if you have made any changes to the operating system prior to this issue that might have resulted in this?

Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to Run SFC scan.

System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files. If a
Windows Resource Protection (WRP) file is missing or is corrupted, Windows may not behave as expected.

Follow the below steps:

• 
  Right click on the Start button, click on
  Command Prompt (Admin).
  
• 
  Type “sfc /scannow” without the quotes and hit
  Enter.
  
• 
  After the scan, restart the computer and check for the issue.
  

Step 2: I suggest you to un full system virus scan and check.

Microsoft Safety Scanner

Note: Data or files which are infected by malware might be beyond cleaning and have to be deleted entirely to maintain the integrity of your system, which means there might be a potential for data loss.

Step 3: I recommend you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

Steps:

• Connect to the internet.
• Press Windows key and type updates.
• Click on Check for updates.
• Under Windows Updates, click on Check for updates.
• Try to install the updates being shown.

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

Thank you.

 

Lock Screen Fade to Desktop Effect Not Working

Hi,

Before we assist you let us know few details,

• • • • 
        Did you made any changes to your computer prior to the issue?
        
      • 
        Have you created any system restore point on your computer?
        

As initial troubleshooting steps I suggest you to install the latest windows 10 updates, please follow the steps to install all the windows updates.

If you want to check for the update now, select the Start button, then select
Settings > Update & security >
Windows Update > Check for updates.

We suggest you to try changing the visual effect setting. To Change your Visual Effects Settings in Advanced System Settings refer the below steps,

• 
  Press Windows logo key+ X
  
• 
  Click on Control panel
  
• 
  Select System and Security
  
• 
  Click on System
  
• 
  And select System protection
  
• 
  Select Advanced tab and click on
  Settings
  
• 
  Now select the option Let Windows choose what’s best for my computer
  option.
  

And check if this helps to resolve the issue.

Hope this information helps with best visual effect on your device.

Thank you.