Windows 10: how to turn on computer and just get the desktop, NOT launch any particular app. Lately...

how to turn on computer and JUST get desktop, lately windows is launching certain windows chit without my control.

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Automatic AOL Launch When Turn On Computer

I downloaded and installed Nokia PC Suite 6.81.13.0 yesterday.

Every time I turn my computer on, PC Suite automatically

launches AOL to access the internet. This is not acceptable to me for my purposes.

Please tell me the specific steps to take to disable automatic AOL launch by PC Suite when turning on my computer.

I have taken the steps available in the popup when PC Suite launches AOL and it didn't stop PC Suite from launching AOL.

I have Windows XP Media Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 2.

I would really appreciate if someone will provide me the

step by step actions to take because I am not all that

computer literate.

Many Thanks

 

White Universal App Shortcut Icons on Desktop after Fall/November Upgrade

Hello Michael,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community Forums. We are glad to help you.



To understand the issue better, please share the following details?

• 
  Through which account you logged in to your computer?
  
• 
  Is it local account or Microsoft account?
  
• 
  Which were the 5 app shortcut icons?
  

I would suggest you to try the following steps and check:

• 
  Click on the start menu.
  
• 
  Right-click on the particular app that you need on your desktop.
  
• 
  Now click on the option Pin/Unpin to start.
  

Hope this information helps. Do get back to us with the required information to help you further. We will be happy to assist you.



Thanks and regards,

Jenith

 

Dragging apps to desktop for shortcuys

Hi Lance,

It's possible that some settings are preventing you from adding shortcuts to the desktop. We'd like to learn more about your concern so that we could provide the proper resolution. We just have a few questions for you:

• Which build version of Windows 10 is on your computer? To check, click
  Start, type winver, and press Enter. For example, 14393.1066.
• Does this happen when you try dragging all apps to the desktop, or just a specific app?
• Are you using an administrator account?
• Is your computer connected to a private domain?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

As an initial recommendation, we suggest following these steps as a workaround:

• Right-click on any empty part of the desktop.
• Click New > Shortcut.
  
• Navigate to the folder location of the app you want and select it.
• Click OK.

We look forward to your response and the result of the initial troubleshooting.