Windows 10: Cannot access desktop etc after Windows 10 update

Discus and support Cannot access desktop etc after Windows 10 update in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Instead, I am asked for a password which I have never required before. The password issued on purchase of the PC 2 years ago is not recognised. I have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by RichardGifford2, May 16, 2020.

  1. RICHARDGIFFORD2
    RichardGifford2 Win User

    Cannot access desktop etc after Windows 10 update


    Instead, I am asked for a password which I have never required before. The password issued on purchase of the PC 2 years ago is not recognised. I have now accessed my Microsoft account via a different tablet, renewed the password, but that is not accepted by the updated Windows 10 system on my PC

    :)
     
    RichardGifford2, May 16, 2020
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, May 16, 2020
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  3. KARYEOWL
    karyeowl Win User
    Laptops cannot access desktops via WIFI

    I have 3 desktops (all on Windows 10 1803) connected on my LAN. After following this forum for some times and did all the steps as suggested by forum member, access denied, all my desktops are able to view and access one another. I have a printer connected to PC1, and managed to connect all the other 2 PCs to have the shared printer.

    I also have 2 more laptops (both Asus with the same Windows 10 1803) connected via WIFI. Performed all the same steps as per the desktops, but I was not able to access PC1. I was able to view all the 3 desktops from the file explorer, but I just can't access all the desktops. However, I was able to access the Asus laptops from desktop PC1.

    Anyone able to assist on this matter? Any assistance is highly appreciated.
     
    karyeowl, May 16, 2020
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  4. TRPARKY
    trparky Win User

    Cannot access desktop etc after Windows 10 update

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    About damn time Microsoft!
     
    trparky, May 16, 2020
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