Windows 10: PC might think it's a laptop

Discus and support PC might think it's a laptop in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; So I recently built a new PC, and decided to reuse a hard drive from my dad's old dell laptop. When I installed windows (To a different drive) I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/XXX-Big-PP-Man-XXX, May 26, 2020.

  1. /U/XXX-BIG-PP-MAN-XXX
    /u/XXX-Big-PP-Man-XXX Win User

    PC might think it's a laptop


    So I recently built a new PC, and decided to reuse a hard drive from my dad's old dell laptop. When I installed windows (To a different drive) I noticed there were a lot of weird Dell partitions along with the drives I had installed. I formatted the reused drive, and deleted the partitions. So far I haven't seen any Dell things pop up, so I think I'm good in that department. But in my windows power settings, it has options meant to save laptop's battery, like the power slider. There isn't a battery icon in the toolbar, I don't see a battery in device manager, and my PC correctly labeled itself as a desktop. Can this negatively impact my PC? Can you give me any advice on what to do or how to fix it? Thanks

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    /u/XXX-Big-PP-Man-XXX, May 26, 2020
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  2. N-STER
    n-ster Win User
    n-ster, May 26, 2020
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  3. ANANDSAP123
    anandsap123 Win User
    PC Build Steps

    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
      • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
    • Turn on PC
    • setup HDD
    • run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
      • run realtemp at the same time
    • While in Prime95 test
      • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
      • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
      • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!
    What do you guys think??
     
    anandsap123, May 26, 2020
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  4. YOU
    You Win User

    PC might think it's a laptop

    Thinking about Going back to Win8.1


    If want to disable IE, still can. However, can't uninstall it like were able to in XP/98/whatever.
    Here's how, although I find it useful in case Chrome or Firefox stops working and have to re-download it. *Wink
    1. Search for turn windows features on or off and click it in the search results.
    • PC might think it's a laptop [​IMG]
    2. When the app opens, uncheck Internet Explorer 11.

    • PC might think it's a laptop [​IMG]
    3. Click Yes on the warning dialog.
    • PC might think it's a laptop [​IMG]
    4. Click OK.
    • PC might think it's a laptop [​IMG]
    5. Restart for the changes to finish.
     
    You, May 26, 2020
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