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Discus and support In Windows 10, many programs and app windows open only in full-screen size, won't move,... in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; One such app is a pop-up dictionary & thesaurus, which I use throughout my workday. Normally this program opens to about 1/6 of my screen, centered... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Levon_1972, Sep 11, 2020.

  1. In Windows 10, many programs and app windows open only in full-screen size, won't move,...


    One such app is a pop-up dictionary & thesaurus, which I use throughout my workday. Normally this program opens to about 1/6 of my screen, centered nicely. For some reason, this -- and many other windows and programs -- won't allow resizing there's no double arrow when the pointer is moved to the outer edge and I can't even minimize some of them using Alt + Space Bar + N doesn't minimize sometimes.


    Have I changed a setting by mistake, or what? Please help!


    Levon_1972

    :)
     
    Levon_1972, Sep 11, 2020
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  2. 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, Sep 11, 2020
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  3. Windows 10 won´t start any program as Administrator

    Hello. I´m having this issue since installed one of the latest Windows 10 system updates.

    When I try to open any program that requires Administrator confirmation (that screen with the Yes/No question), this dialog won´t appear anymore. The screen background stays darkened and nothing happens.

    1. Using Windows 10 Home (x64)
    2. My microsoft user account is properly checked
    3. I´m the administrator of the PC
    4. Already tried do create another administrator user account - same problem, no success
    5. Cannot start any program/service that requires administrator authorization (not even regedit)
    Please help!
     
    Fabiano Lehmkuhl, Sep 11, 2020
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  4. In Windows 10, many programs and app windows open only in full-screen size, won't move,...

    windows 10 apps won,t open

    Hi Robert,

    Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    We appreciate you for trying the troubleshooting steps.



    I suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Run Windows app troubleshooter.

    Refer to the below link:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/run-the-troubleshooter-for-windows-apps

    Step 2: Run shell commands for Windows store and check if it helps.

    Follow the below steps:


    • Press Windows key + X and select
      Command prompt(Admin)
      to open elevated Command prompt.

    • Type the following commands.



      powershell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $Env:SystemRoot\WinStore\AppxManifest.xml

    • Hit enter, the blackscreen will appear still for a couple of seconds. After a couple of second a new line saying C:\.... will appear.

    • Close Command Prompt.

    • Try to start the Windows Store again.


    Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Santosh_Rai, Sep 11, 2020
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