Windows 10: 'tap here to decide what happens'

A couple of things I do not like about 8.1 are what happens when I plug in a removable drive: the 'tap here to decide what happens' message. For several reasons this is very poor.

And the 'decide which app to open this file' dialog, which is a step back in usefulness.


Are these any better in Windows 10?

:)

 

Unable to 'tap' to decide what to do with my devices on Win 10

I made sure tablet mode was turned off and staying off. I checked to make sure the mouse was not set up in 'tapping' mode (it did not even have this listed as an option here). I ran the system file checker in admin mode as per instructions of
a Microsoft tech and unfortunately, it did find some file errors, but it was unable to correct them all. So the problem remains I cannot use any software on my Win 10 computer because I don't have the function to 'tap' to decide what to do with it. I am
guessing my only option is to remove Win 10 from my computer. Any one else with this problem find a fix?

 

Unable to 'tap' to decide what to do with my devices on Win 10

Hello,



Thank you for your interest in Windows 10. This issue usually arises due to outdated drivers. You may try the following methods and check if it helps.



Method 1: Update Drivers

Refer to the following article and update all the drivers available.

How to: Install and Update drivers in Windows
10



If you are unable to find the drivers for Windows 10, you may try to
install the drivers in compatibility mode with Windows 8.1.



Firstly download the driver from your computer's manufacturer website and then install it.

Refer (Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows)

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/older-programs-compatible-version-windows

Note: This link also applies to Windows 10.



Method 2: Crete a new User account

To create a new user account, refer to the steps mentioned in the following Microsoft link:

Set up accounts

If the issue persists, do reply with the CBS logs which was mentioned in the result of SFC scan.



Hope this information is helpful.



Please do let us know if you need further assistance with Windows, we will be glad to assist you.



Thank you

 

It's the same. After tapping the notification, it will give you options of what you can do (run the exe file, open folder, etc.)

 

I did notice when doing certain downloads you get notification that it's completed.

Otherwise.. no change I can see.

 

The prompt is to prevent a nasty from running automatically when you plug it in. I just turn AutoPlay off in control panel. The other prompt is because now there are Apps that can view and play files like desktop programs can. Once you start setting the default App or program for that file type they should go away. I hardly ever see them.

 

My issue with these Modern UI versions of dialogs is that they are functionally less useful and, by the way, less accessible.

Why not have the regular dialogs pop up when the user is in the desktop, and the Modern UI versions pop up when in Modern UI? Maybe I should install Windows 10 and suggest that.

Telling me to 'tap here' on a desktop PC with no touchscreen grinds my gears every time I see it!

 

The "Tap here" is actually a step back. It should just pop up a message asking to run the exe file with a "yes or no" option and should automatically open up the entire folder when "No" is selected. Too much tapping is not fun for mouse users.