Windows 10: Not all apps work on the desktop drop down box Windows 10.

When I click on the desktop (right click) I get a dropdown box. Clicking on some of the items produces no results except a rotating cursor that eventually results in a screen that goes black and resets to original screen state if I re-click a second time after an extended time. The prime problem is that the new folder tab does this all the time when clicked. However some things work including view, sort, AMD catalyst control and refresh while others do not including display settings, new and personalize that act similarly and only reset the screen if I re-click a second time. I note also when the icon spins for a long period, nothing else can be accessed using the mouse, etc.. Like it is locked up.


I have researched on line in another trail and found that none of the suggestions for not being able to create file folders fix the actual issue. I have tried most all of them except completely reloading windows. Nobody in the other string mentions the box with other items than new (folder) in the desktop drop box so do not know if this is an additional symptom. People have been writing for years regarding the NEW FOLDER issue and I saw no real help from Microsoft. The problem just started a few months ago with this two year old Dell desktop. Nothing significantly changed on the PC at that time to the best of my recollection. I have 1809.

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Unable to access the operating system with Drop Box pop-up on Windows 10

Hi Tim,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing in accessing the operating system with Drop Box pop-up on your device. We will help you with this issue.

Do let us know when exactly you get the pop-up of Drop Box on your device?

I suggest you to boot the device to Safe mode with Networking from Windows Recovery Environment, disable the startup service for Drop box and check if helps.

Step 1: Steps to boot the device in Safe mode with Networking.

Refer: Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10


Step 2: Steps to disable Drop Box.

• Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc, under Startup
  tab, search for Drop Box.
• Right click on it and click on Disable.

Step 3: Follow the below steps to
place the computer in normal mode.

• Press Windows + R keys to open Run
  command.
• Type msconfig and press Enter.
• In the System Configuration window, click on
  General tab.
• Select Start-up selection as Normal startup, click on
  Apply and Ok.
• Follow onscreen instructions.

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

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

• Launch the Store from your Start menu.
• Click the user icon next to the search box.
• Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.
• Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.
• When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”

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Cheap Photo box that will get the job done

WEll i took on this project for PP hes a hardware reviewer and wants to get the professional looking pics for the Pc parts

Materials:

• Big cardboard box

• a razor

• white material 3 yards

• cone lights

• stapler

• medical tape

• pvc pipe about 6 inches longer than your box

• white paint any cheap finger paint would work

the project I'm guessing will cost me $30 if it works out properly
I will post pictures and step by step as i do it