Windows 10: Looking for information on what functions or subsections of the built-in apps can be pinned...

Hi there,


Thanks for looking at my question. I am an avid user of the start menu and it's features, and I've been trying to customize it. However, I find that despite the excellent features and functionality that the built-in Apps are able to bring to the Start Menu, there doesn't seem to be much documentation on how to use them together.


Just to clarify, I'm only looking for information on the first party built-in apps that came with Windows 10, ie. Alarm & Clock, Calendar & Mail, People etc. on how they work with the start menu, and in particular:


1. For these built-in apps, what functions can I pin to the start menu other than the Main App itself as a Tile?

eg. In Mail, you can pin individual accounts or any folder in an account as a Tile

In Groove Music, you can pin individual playlists, albums and artists as Tiles


2. What Apps will give a Live Tile effect on the Start Menu and under what condition?

eg. In Mail, An active tile/live tile will display the sender and first few words of the latest unread mail for: all newmail if the App is pinned, new mail arriving for an account, if an account is pinned, or new mail arriving in a filder, if a folder is pinned.

In Alarm & Clock, pinning a particular city in the "Clock" panel, will create a Live Tile that shows that city's current time.

I've looked around quite a bit for a page telling how all of the built-in apps work with the Start Menu with no success so far, and it's been a bit of a trial and error on figuring out how everything works. Perhaps I missed something and would be delighted if someone here would be able to point me in the right direction.


Cheers,

GT.

:)

 

"Built-in administrator" still denied access to many apps and functions

Hi Andy,

• What is the exact error message you are getting when you try to open apps?

I understand your concern about accessing the operating system. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you, I realize this may be frustrating. We are here to help you in resolving the issue.

This issue might have occurred due to corrupted system settings/ system files. Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Method 1: I suggest you to check if Built-in Administrator account is enabled. If so, try to disable.

Step 1: Follow the steps toDisable Built-in administrator.

• • Press Windows + X key together on your desktop screen.
    
  • Click on Command Prompt (admin) to open
    Command Prompt.
  • Type the following command and hit Enter:
  • net user administrator /active: no (Check for the spaces)
    

Restart the computer and check with the status of this issue.

Step 2: Also, I suggest you to refer to the below thread replied by
Marilyn O on November 22, 2012 as this suggestion has helped many others and check if it helps you as well.

App can't open with built in administrator account


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

 

How to pin app shortcut to desk top?

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow below steps to change pin the apps on the desktop screen and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to perform the below steps to add the apps on desktop.

• Click on the “Start button” and locate the App that you want to pin to Desktop.
• Right click on the “App” and click on “More options”.
• Then click on “Open File location” and right click on the app, click on “Send to” option.
• Then select “Desktop (Create shortcut)”.
• Go to “Desktop” and check whether the app is located or not.

Or Step 2: To add shortcuts to the desktop

• Press and hold or right-click the desktop, tap or click New, and then tap or click Shortcut.
• Enter the location of the item or tap or click Browse to find the item in File Explorer.

Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

Login with PIN and Hello

Hi Jean,

Windows 10 includes multiple options to sign-in to your account, including the ability to sign-in using a PIN and Windows Hello, which uses facial recognition. For us to provide a solution suited to your concern, we need additional information. Can
you answer the questions below?

• How are you setting the PIN and Hello?
• Which build version of Windows is your PC running on?
• Were there any error codes or messages?

In the meantime, we suggest that you follow the steps below on how to set up PIN.

• Open Settings.
• Select Accounts.
• Click Sign-in options.
• Click the Add button for the PIN and set your PIN.
• Do the same for the Windows Hello.

Looking forward to your response.