Windows 10: Simple Win 10 customization help please...

I just purchased a Dell/Windows 10 laptop. I have everything working technically. Using Thunderbird for email. Wanted to use Edge for a browser but moved to Chrome and Thunderbird for reason stated below. Running Libreoffice. Those are the main apps.

Am having a very difficult time creating a simple theme that works across all of these. Desktop, Thunderbird, Chrome/Firefox and Libreoffice… have spent two days trying to select a theme that gives enough contrast so one is able to see menu selections, etc. The default theme was too muted. I discovered, jaw dropped gobsmacked is a better phrase for it.. that MS Edge only has two themes. And that the system-wide theme does not translate down to the browser. Seriously thought this is a joke, but nawp. So had to toss Edge.

But am having a devil of a time trying to just hit on a simple theme, that works systemwide, and goes down into these apps. So my question is… anyone recommend a Tutorial or How To on MS Win 10 theme/color customization? Am really struggling to come up with a simple layout, mainly color. I was able to get a functional theme in Windows, but for instance, when dropping into Firefox, I cannot see simple entry boxes. They are the same color as the background. Have tried a bazillion combinations of Win 10 themes, Firefox tweaks, Chrome tweaks… and am just spinning my wheels. I have searched for tutorials but have yet to find anything reasonable yet.

Navigating themes and colors in Win 10 is so non intuitive, I cannot figure out how to just get back to default settings. Or can you?

Recommendations on anything that presents a simple how to manipulate themes/colors, etc? Across Win 10 and apps. Am a Linux person since the early 90s and am fluid in that environment. But have to admit, Windows is funky at best. Non intuitive.

Help?

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Unable to access HP Simple Pass to Sign-in to the computer on Windows 10

Hi Jerome,

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

I understand your concern about accessing HP simple pass after upgrading to Windows 10. We will help you with this issue.

• Do let us know the make and model of your computer?
• Have you installed HP simple pass software on your computer?

Try the below steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to download the latest HP Simple Pass software from the manufacturer's website install it and check if it helps.

Step 2: If you have already installed the software, I suggest you to re-install it and check if the issue persists.

Follow the steps to Access Recovery Manager:

• Press Start button from the keyboard, type Recover Manager.
• Select Recovery Manager from the list when it becomes available. Allow the action to continue, if prompted. The
  HP Recovery Manager opens.
• Click Software program re-installation, Next , select
  HP SimplePass for the listing and then follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall application
  

Hope it helps. Try the above and get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

 

Is uninstall of Win 10 as simple as...?

Years ago I used EasyBCD while trying Linux & it was free.

I went ahead & followed steps 1-7 & all went smooth. After step 5, I had the choice of rebooting now or later. I chose now & booted into Win 7 with no problem. Disk Management was a breeze. All in all it all the whole process took about 10 minutes!

From what I've seen, Windows 10 looks good. It's quite different than Win 7 but no big deal. At this time I really don't have time to work with Win 10 all that much but Win 10 seems to be very stable anyway.

My best to everyone. Thanks for all who helped! *Thumbs

 

Is uninstall of Win 10 as simple as...?


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