Windows 10: Could you stop installing programs and flicking switches during updates?

With each update, I'm tired of having to uninstall programs which I do not want on my PC and have already removed previously. Edge is a prime candidate here. I don't want to use it because it is inferior to Vivaldi in every capacity. Stop reinstalling it.


A 'Camera' application has appeared. My PC does not have a camera and I cannot remove this app.

Cortana also reappeared on my task bar, again. I like Cortana in Halo. I do not like Cortana in Windows. Please give me the option to remove it.


Also, I have noticed after the most recent update that there are a lot of 'privacy' switches which have been set back to on. I make it so that I do not send any information back to Microsoft whatsoever, and that I lock down the OS from anything accessing it without my permission. However, again with updates these data harvesti... sorry, 'features' have been re-enabled. Could you also stop this?

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Pen flicks won't work at all for me after the fall update.

Hi Brown,

One possible reason why pen flicks won't work after the update is due to corrupted system files. To assist you better, kindly answer the following questions:

• Are you getting any error messages?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

Meanwhile, we suggest that you follow these steps below on how to properly set flick settings:

• Press Windows key + x, and select Control Panel.
• Open Pen and Touch applet.
• Touch the Flicks tab.
• Ensure that the Use flicks to perform common actions quickly and easily is checked.
• Set the Sensitivity slider to the left (Relaxed).
• Touch Apply and OK.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Pen flicks won't work at all for me after the fall update.

We appreciated your response. To further assist you, we'd like to know the troubleshooting steps you've done aside from the we've provided.

In the meantime, you may try the following these steps below to troubleshoot your concern:

• Open Control Panel > Mobile PC > Pen and Input Devices.
• On the Flicks tab, make sure you have selected the check box next to
  Use flicks to perform common actions quickly and easily.
• Use your finger or Stylus Pen instead of your Mouse.
• Click the Pen Flicks icon on the taskbar to view the active directions you have selected for Navigational Flicks.
• Use the Touch or Pen Flick on an application to confirm that Touch or Stylus Pen Flicks are working.

Keep us posted if you need additional help.

 

Missing Flicks Tab

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



Follow the steps below to disable flicks.

• Open control panel by searching on the start menu.
  
• Change View type to Small icons.
  
• Click on Pen and Touch.
  
• Under Flicks tab uncheck
  Use flicks to perform common action quickly and easily.
  

If you are still not able to find the options, try to update the pen drivers from the manufacturer website.

If you have a Surface pen, you can try to
surface pen troubleshooting.



Hope it helps.



Amit Sunar

Microsoft Community - Moderator