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Discus and support Programs not opening and desktop locking up Windows 10 in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Last night I was watching the game awards when my browser crashed and after closing it I couldn't click on any of my programs. I had discord still open... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Mulltea, Dec 8, 2023.

  1. Mulltea Win User

    Programs not opening and desktop locking up Windows 10


    Last night I was watching the game awards when my browser crashed and after closing it I couldn't click on any of my programs. I had discord still open and I could talk to everyone in the call but couldn't click on anything in the window. I restarted my PC and it took an usually long time to load and log me in. I tried opening my browser and it wouldn't. I tried opening steam and it wouldn't. File Explorer opens just fine but I can't view any files I click on.I've tried:Start up repairTurning off power supply for several hoursUnplugging my PC for several hoursUninstalling the latest Windows 10

    :)
     
    Mulltea, Dec 8, 2023
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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, Dec 8, 2023
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  3. MohanC Win User
    windows 10 deleted my desktop files

    Step 1 - I upgraded to Win 10 and lost all my files on Desktop.

    Step 2 - Found the files in Network - USers- Desktop

    copied all files again to desktop.

    Step 3- Restarted my machine again and lost desktop files again.

    Step 4 - As suggested did the following as listed below but dont find my files.

    • Press “Windows + E”, open This PC/Computer
    • Open Local Disc C, open Windows.old
    • Click on Users, select your User name
    • Go to desktop folder
    Cant find my files. Why is Win 10 deleted files again and again from Desktop ?.
     
    MohanC, Dec 8, 2023
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  4. Dyan Rey Win User

    Programs not opening and desktop locking up Windows 10

    Windows Spotlight on the lock screen

    Hi,

    There are multiple causes on why you're encountering this issue. To further troubleshoot the issue, we suggest that you disable and re-enable Spotlight. Simply follow the steps below:

    • Right-click on the desktop and open Personalize.
    • Open Lock Screen tab.
    • Under Background, switch from Windows Spotlight to a Picture or the Slideshow.
    • Click OK and close the Window.
    • Now Log off and log in.
    • Navigate to Lock screen and enable Windows Spotlight again.

    Let us know how it works.
     
    Dyan Rey, Dec 8, 2023
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